Rat study shows gut microbes play a role in colon cancer susceptibility
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 17:21
in Biology & Nature
The microscopic organisms that live in our gut do more than help us digest food. A new study in rats bolsters a growing body of evidence that the complex mix of microorganisms found in the gut, known as gut microbiota, could influence a person's likelihood of developing colon cancer.