The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have discovered. In response to solar ultraviolet radiation, our skin cells ...

Scientists have long recognized human skin as a vibrant ecosystem that's home to millions of microorganisms. Our skin microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses; all playing a key role in ...

Higher levels of certain beneficial bacteria on the skin were closely associated with improved moods, which also resulted in ...

Bacteria live on your skin and in beards, too. But experts said they do not increase the risk of infection for a person with facial hair.