Study links gut microbes to stronger cancer immunotherapy responses

Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have identified that specific gut bacteria metabolites can enhance the body's immune response to cancer immunotherapy. The study, published in Cell Reports Medicine, suggests a potential pathway for improving cancer treatment efficacy.
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