Our Immune system: The ultimate tool against cancer? – Elizabeth Thwaites

The link between cancer and our immune systems Cancer cells are characterised by their uncontrollable growth, often called cell proliferation. The immune system has been found to respond to cancer cells in some instances, recognising the abnormally proliferating cells as foreign, or ‘non-self’. Studies have shown that some immune cells can be found in, and Read more about Our Immune system: The ultimate tool against cancer? – Elizabeth Thwaites[…]

Your gut microbes and depression – Hannah Ging

The phrase ‘gut microbiome’ refers to the bacterial colonies which live in our gut, forming a symbiotic relationship with their host. The host provides the bacteria with a safe place to inhabit and multiply, whilst the bacteria provide the host with key compounds and nutrients via their own metabolic processes, as well as helping to Read more about Your gut microbes and depression – Hannah Ging[…]