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    Short chain fatty acids produced by Cutibacterium acnes inhibit biofilm formation by Staphylococcus epidermidis

    Biofilm formation by bacterial pathogens is associated with numerous human diseases and can confer resistance to both antibiotics and host defenses. Many strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis are capable of formi...

    Kouki Nakamura, Alan M. O’Neill, Michael R. Williams, Laura Cau in Scientific Reports (2020)

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    Host-microbiome interactions and recent progress into understanding the biology of acne vulgaris

    Acne is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and results in major health care costs and significant morbidity to severely affected individuals. However, the pathophysiology of this disorder is not we...

    Alan M. O’Neill, Richard L. Gallo in Microbiome (2018)

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    IFNβ Protects Neurons from Damage in a Murine Model of HIV-1 Associated Brain Injury

    Infection with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) causes brain injury. Type I interferons (IFNα/β) are critical mediators of any anti-viral immune response and IFNβ has been implicated in the temporary con...

    Victoria E. Thaney, Alan M. O’Neill, Melanie M. Hoefer, Ricky Maung in Scientific Reports (2017)