microbe

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Certain microbes living in the digestive system can send proteins straight into human cells, actively influencing how the immune system behaves.

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Scientists are exploring whether these microbes can be redesigned to fight cancer, although their effectiveness as treatments is still uncertain.

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Published in Cell Communication and Signaling, the study focuses on Fusobacterium nucleatum, a microbe previously connected to colorectal and other cancers.

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Once there, these microbes may contribute to inflammation that raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

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The moist surfaces that line the body contain specialized molecules that help defend against microbes and prevent infections and inflammation.

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