On the skin, millions of microbial colonists quietly coexist with their host as microscopic allies that help maintain health ...

Abstract Previously considered a human commensal, Staphylococcus epidermidis is a frequent cause of nosocomial infections and the most common cause of device-related infections.

S. epidermidis also produces other compounds with a possible role in invading host tissues or interfering with host immune responses, thereby enabling bacterial growth and survival in the host ...

A study from the UK tested swabs from cell phone screens and car keys in petri dishes, and found 241 colonies grew on the key ...

A new study out of the United Kingdom suggests that we're all walking around with something dirty in our pocket or purse: our ...

For her work to illuminate how the immune system responds to the beneficial skin microbiome, Djenet Bousbaine is the winner of the 2025 NOSTER ...

Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates from the facial skin of human hosts show abundant and diverse mechanisms of antagonism. Intraspecies antagonism is reduced between isolates co-existing in the ...

Azelaic acid emerges as a versatile skincare solution, effectively targeting acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. Its unique ...

This common car item, an essential part of the driving experience, has been overlooked when it comes to fighting the spread of bacteria, experts warn.

Research shows that carvacrol effectively eliminates the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, two common causes of infection.

The effect of a pulsed electric field (PEF) on Staphylococcus epidermidis was investigated by using an atomic force microscopy (AFM) image and force measurement under liquid. The changes in the ...