Scientists at P&G have sequenced the fungus that grows on the skin of 50-90% of individuals, causing dandruff and other skin conditions like eczema.

The genome sequence of the fungus, Malassezia globosa, revealed the presence of mating-type genes, providing an indication that Malassezia may be capable of sex, a new finding where this organism is concerned. This may enable it to avoid dandruff and scalp treatments.

http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/spectrumscience/30363/


Malassezia globosa:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/spectrumscience/30363/images/30363-lo-M_globosa.jpg

Healthy Scalp:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/spectrumscience/30363/images/30363-lo-healthy_scalp.jpg


Scalp with seborrheic dermatitis, a more serious case of dandruff:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/spectrumscience/30363/images/30363-lo-dermatitis.jpg

http://www.pgbeautyscience.com/dandruff-genome.html

gross!