It is known that the human gut contains trillions of bacteria, known as the microbiota, which play a crucial role in digesting food and regulating the immune system. Multiple studies show that certain bacteria and their metabolites are involved in triggering cancer, allowing it to develop, and/or making cancers treatment-resistant. However, the complex effects of prenatal and postnatal microbial exposure
Original Article: Early-life exposure to microbiota restricts colon cancer later in life.