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24-Hour Fast Linked to Gut Repair After Radiation
Key Takeaways
- The preclinical study links a 24-hour fast to a beneficial bacterium and intestinal repair after radiation injury.
- The small intestine is vulnerable to radiation used for abdominal cancers.
- Researchers hope to develop protective approaches that may not require patients to fast.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com