Scientists swab faces to uncover secrets of skin microbiome
NCT ID NCT05804851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how diet, lifestyle, environment, and seasons change the bacteria living on people's faces. Researchers will take skin samples from 237 volunteers in Zhejiang, China, every 3 to 4 months and ask them about their habits. The goal is to understand the link between skin microbes and overall health.
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Westlake University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China