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Common bacteria could ‘melt’ and destroy cancer with up to 99 per cent success, research finds
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Common bacteria could ‘melt’ and destroy cancer with up to 99 per cent success, research finds

Fusobacterium, found in the mouth, can ‘melt’ cancers of the neck and head‘Remarkable’ research found the bacteria is linked to better patient outcomesREAD MORE: Prostate cancer drug that can be taken at home gets green light By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 19:01 EDT, 26 July 2024 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 26 July 2024...

Some viruses that cause cancer suppress the immune system with help from common bacteria
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Some viruses that cause cancer suppress the immune system with help from common bacteria

by University of Chicago Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gut bacteria have a profound impact on health by aiding digestion, providing nutrients and metabolites, and working with the immune system to fend off pathogens. Some gut bacteria, however, have been implicated in progression of cancers of the gut and associated organs. A new study by researchers...