Bacteria in yogurt could treat cancer, Irish research finds

New research has found that bacteria, commonly found in probiotic yogurt, is an effective way to deliver gene therapies to treat cancer.

Bacteria in yogurt could treat cancer, Irish research finds

New research has found that bacteria, commonly found in probiotic yogurt, is an effective way to deliver gene therapies to treat cancer.

Researchers at UCC have found that the harmless bacteria has a natural ability to travel through the body and grow inside tumours.

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