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flag A study finds modern hygiene reduces armpit microbial diversity in humans compared to primates.

flag A North Carolina researcher is studying how modern skincare habits affect skin health by comparing armpit microbiomes in humans and primates. flag Swabs from people and animals like gorillas, chimps, and macaques show humans have less diverse microbes, likely due to bathing and deodorant use. flag The study suggests over-sanitizing may disrupt beneficial skin bacteria, potentially affecting health and scent-based behaviors like mate selection.

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