Gut bacteria could be key indicator of colon cancer risk

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 07:20 in Health & Medicine

The human body contains more bacteria than it does cells. These bacterial communities can have a positive effect on our health, by training our immune systems and helping to metabolise the foods we eat. But they can also set us up to develop digestive disorders, skin diseases, and obesity...

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