Sleep deprivation disrupts gut microbiota, worsening colorectal cancer outcomes

Sleep deprivation disrupts gut microbiota, worsening colorectal cancer outcomes

Sleep deprivation has long been known to weaken the immune system. Now UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have made a startling discovery: The gut microbiota drives changes to the immune system caused by chronic sleep loss. These changes promote cancer progression, disrupt the circadian rhythm, and weaken the effectiveness of chemotherapy.