- A type of bacteria commonly found on human skin produces a substance that may help protect against skin cancer. Scientists say the surprise discovery regarding a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis highlights the importance of the community microbes found on and in the body in preventing disease. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/feb/28/common-human-skin-bacteria-could-protect-against-cancer-say-researchers 3 comments science
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