The skin's wide range of microbiota improves the immune system

Just as those in the gut, the microorganisms in the skin play an important role in improving the body’s immune system. Mira Grönroos, community ecologist at the University of Helsinki, is studying the connections between the environment, microbiota and human health. She is interested in how spending time in the forest and connecting with nature affect the skin microbiota. Her aim is to find ways to improve the human immune system. This topic has not been studied much before.