16 Jan 2020 --- Multinational pharmaceutical Bayer and Azitra, a clinical-stage medical dermatology biotech company, will partner in research to identify and characterize skin microbiome bacteria. The move seeks to uncover the skin microbiome’s potential in helping to develop skincare products for adverse skin conditions and diseases, such as eczema. The partnership will leverage Azitra’s proprietary panel of Staphylococcus epidermidis strains to identify potential treatment candidates. Based on the results of the research partnership, Bayer plans to develop selected Staphylococcus epidermidis strains into new natural skincare products under a future license agreement.
