SCC Showcase - Naturally Occurring Bacteriophage Targeting Propionibacterium acnes скачать в хорошем качестве

SCC Showcase - Naturally Occurring Bacteriophage Targeting Propionibacterium acnes

Paul Lawrence, Brianna Scacchi, Julie Fisher, and Joseph Ceccoli ABSTRACT Bacteriophages are a unique group of viruses that exclusively target specific bacteria species, represent the most abundant form of life on Earth, and are the active component in a bacterial countermeasure dating back to the early 20th century. Unlike antibiotics, bacteriophages are very species specific. The looming threat of antibiotic resistance demands new approaches to combating bacteria being researched. Moreover, the importance of the skin microbiome to maintaining healthy skin has come to the forefront, warranting new technologies be investigated to modulate it for beneficial effect. One such condition is skin blemishes, which develop upon discordant P. acnes growth.