This study uncovered how Staphylococcus hominis transports an odor precursor molecule, potentially leading to new ways to control body odor production in humans.
This study reports that a specific transporter protein in Staphylococcus hominis is responsible for transporting a malodour precursor, thereby playing a key role in human body odor production.
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March 2020 in “Antibiotics” The researchers reported that carnosic acid and carnosol, extracts from rosemary leaves, specifically inhibit S. aureus virulence expression, suggesting potential topical treatments for atopic dermatitis flares.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that Staphylococcus aureus delays wound healing by utilizing quorum sensing to impair lipid metabolism in keratinocytes, an effect not observed with commensal Staphylococcus, highlighting the impact of agr-dependent virulence factors in this process.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the S. epidermidis A/C lineage is more pathogenic due to its metabolic and genomic versatility, which allows it to adapt quickly from a commensal to a pathogenic lifestyle.