Nasal Microbiome Study Redraws the Map of Staphylococcus aureus Carriage
Friday, December 05, 2025 05:05 PM
A large population study of more than 1,100 adults suggests there are really 2 biologically meaningful nasal states: noses dominated by Staphylococcus aureus and noses ruled by protective commensals like Corynebacterium and Dolosigranulum. Intermittent carriers fall in between, prompting researchers to rethink long-standing categories of S aureus colonisation and risk. Read more.