Phage-mediated lysis does not determine Cutibacterium acnes colonization on human skin
Arielle D. Tripp, Evan B. Qu, Ishaq O. Balogun, Julia R Brodsky, Jacob S. Baker, Christopher P. Mancuso, Simon Roux, Fatima A. Hussain, Tami D. Lieberman
The paper investigates the role of phage-mediated selection in shaping Cutibacterium acnes populations on human skin and finds weak phage pressure due to physical barriers limiting phage exposure.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2025 · PreprintGenomics