Microbes in the gut help determine risk of tumors
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Transferring the gut microbes from a mouse with colon tumors to germ-free mice makes those mice prone to getting tumors as well, according to the results of a study. The work has implications for human health because it indicates the risk of colorectal cancer may well have a microbial component.