Bacteria living in the murky depths of the digestive system seem to influence whether tumours shrink during cancer therapy, say French and US researchers.

Date: Nov 3, 2017

Source: BBC News – Health

Author: By James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent, BBC News

Excerpt: “Two studies, in the journal Science, linked specific species and the overall diversity of the microbiome to the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs.”

Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41848461