Common human skin bacteria could protect against cancer, say researchers

Staphylococcus epidermidis may help to protect against skin cancer, and could lead to preventive treatments, scientists reveal

A type of bacteria commonly found on human skin produces a substance that may help protect against skin cancer, researchers have revealed.

The scientists say the surprise discovery regarding a strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis highlights the importance of the community microbes found on and in the body in preventing disease.