Early-life exposure to microbiota restricts colon cancer later in life, study finds

Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 09:40 in Health & Medicine

Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing optimal conditions in the intestine that inhibit the development of colon cancer in adulthood, according to a new study.

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