Analysis of bacteria from pig skin melanoma.

What is it about?

We analysed the baterial populations of normal pigs skin and hereditary skin melnoma. We found that there are different bacteria on the melanoma compared to normal skin. Staphylococcus sciuri, Staphylococcus cohnii, and Lactococcus lactis were significantly more frequent on healthy skin, whereas Staphylococcus chromogenes, Staphylococcus hyicus, and Enterococcus faecalis have thrived significantly better on melanoma.

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Why is it important?

Skin melanoma is a very serious form of cancer that can be lethal to human. It is not completely known what is the cause of it but there are some indications that skin bacteria can play a role in the disease. By analysing the bacterial population, this article can contribute to better knowledge about the disease and thus its treatment.