"We also know that one of the functions of the microbiome [what] I call it the immune's system sparring partner.Digging into the details - These findings are just the tip of the microbiome-immune system iceberg, says Pal, Chelvanambi, and Ajami.The immune system is constantly surveilling the body not just for pathogens in the form of viruses or bacteria but anything programmed to do harm, like cancer.Why it matters - Broad-spectrumantibiotics are often a cornerstone of medical treatment for many cancer patients since therapies like radiation or chemotherapy render the immune system weakened, making patients more susceptible and at a high risk of catching bacterial and other infections.
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