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November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have different skin bacteria, and targeting these bacteria might help treat the condition.
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July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
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