Episode #1: Beauty & the Bacteria: An Exploration into the World of the Skin Microbiome

In this new educational docuseries, hosted by geneticist Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D., we will take you on a journey inside the world of the skin microbiome.

This is the first episode in our new eight-part docuseries. Through this journey, you will appreciate the entangled relationship between our skin and the microbes living on and in it —and how that affects our lives. Featuring special appearances by a number of leading U.S. dermatologists, the series will guide the audience through the basics of what the skin microbiome actually is and why it is critical to the health of our skin.

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