MICROBIOME STABILITY

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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

How Skin Germs Can Help Solve Crimes

Skin is more than just what we see. It's home to tiny creatures called microbes. These microbes can tell a story. Scientists wanted to see if these microbes stay the same over time. They also wanted to see if they could match a person to their microbes. Fifteen young adults helped with this study.

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