Characterization and Identification of Unknown Skin Microbes

Theresa N. Menna, Gettysburg College

Description

The human microbiome plays a critical role in our health and development, and imbalances in this diverse ecosystem are linked to many different types of diseases. In this study, samples of the skin microbiome were cultured, and three strains were isolated and evaluated using various techniques in microbiology.

 
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Characterization and Identification of Unknown Skin Microbes

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The human microbiome plays a critical role in our health and development, and imbalances in this diverse ecosystem are linked to many different types of diseases. In this study, samples of the skin microbiome were cultured, and three strains were isolated and evaluated using various techniques in microbiology.