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  • Ammonia eating bacteria research for acne and wounds
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    Amy Merwin
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Ammonia eating bacteria research for acne and wounds

Researchers are studying the effects of a bacteria that basically eats ammonia, which is a component of sweat, for the treatment of acne and chronic wounds.

Called AOB, Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria are used in the environmental waste business (nitrification processes). The AOB, Nirosomonas eutropha, are being studied as the oxidation of ammonia plays a role in skin functions like inflammation and wound healing.

More info:  http://is.gd/4tNCat

 

  • Author avatar
    Amy Merwin
  • AcneSkin InformationSkin Issues