Electrophysiology: The Skin Battery

Recommendable! A nice overview article about the electrophysiology of the skin!

The Skin Battery | The Scientist Magazine® The “wound current” has intrigued scientists for more than a century. It could turn out to be the key to healing catastrophic injuries.

The skin microbiome

Recommendable! Amazing stuff! This article is just a brief overview!

"In contrast to the gut, which offers a near-ideal habitat for the growth of fermentative bacteria, the skin is an inhospitable expanse. Much of the epidermal layer that protects humans from the elements is dry, salty, acidic and nutrient-poor. The exceptions are the oases around lipid-rich hair follicles. ...
Despite this adversity, a diverse and physiologically important array of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea make their home on the skin. Typically, a person has around 1,000 species of bacteria on their skin. ...
Over the past decade, researchers have uncovered evidence of extensive communication between bacteria, skin cells and immune cells. These interactions help to reinforce and repair the barrier formed by the skin, bolster the body’s defences against infection and tamp down excess inflammation."

The skin microbiome The skin supports a diverse community of microorganisms that train and support the immune system, and fend off pathogenic threats.