Gut Microbes Combine to Cause Colon Cancer, Study Suggests

IamCurious

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Posted 2/2/2018 1:27 PM (GMT 0)

Yet another reason to research the human microbiome.

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Two types of bacteria commonly found in the gut work together to fuel the growth of colon tumors...
The research also adds to growing evidence that gut bacteria modify the body’s immune system in unexpected and sometimes deadly ways.
The findings suggest that certain preventive strategies may be effective in the future, like looking for the bacteria in the colons of people getting colonoscopies.

TroubledTurds

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Posted 2/2/2018 2:49 PM (GMT 0)

if the smart folks that find ways to protect our computers from invaders, what about our colons ? don't they deserve some protection !

interesting stuff - thanks IAC -

Poppie

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Posted 2/2/2018 7:00 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks that was an interesting read..200 years from now imagine what it will be like for people with IBD..I think things will be a lot easier for them.

Connor77

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Posted 2/3/2018 2:31 AM (GMT 0)

IBD won't exist in 200 years. Either humans will be dead or we will have finally learned how to work with nature instead of against it.

boris_badenof

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Posted 2/3/2018 1:51 PM (GMT 0)

Well said Connor.

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