Gut bacteria nurture the immune system – for cancer patients, a diverse microbiome can protect against dangerous treatment complications
Patients with blood cancer undergoing stem cell transplantation have a high risk of complications. The bacteria in their gut, however, can help their immune system recover and fight infections.
Kate Ann Markey, Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Washington •
conversation
July 13, 2022 • ~7 min
July 13, 2022 • ~7 min
Resistant cancer cells can be targeted for elimination
Harvard University researchers have identified a unique characteristic of the resistant cancer cells, which could lead to an inhibitor can be repurposed and combined with chemotherapy to improve patient outcomes.
Jessica Lau •
harvard
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~5 min
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~5 min
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