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Body Site Is a More Determinant Factor than Human Population Diversity in the Healthy Skin Microbiome
18 Apr 2016
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: We studied skin microbiota present in three skin sites (forearm, axilla, scalp) in men from six ethnic groups living in New York City. METHODS: Samples were obtained at baseline and after four days following use of neutral soap and stopping regular hygiene products, including shampoos and deodorants. DNA was extracted using the MoBio Power Lyzer kit and 16S rRNA gene sequences determined on the...
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