Researchers are testing faecal microbiota transplants as a way of changing the gut’s microbes. Donor stoolsAs the name suggests, a faecal microbiota transplant introduces gut microbes from a carefully screened healthy donor’s stool into a patient’s gastrointestinal tract. Today, scientists have a clearer picture of how and why faecal microbiota transplants work. For patients interested in faecal microbiota transplants, Dr Koh and Dr Wargo recommend talking to your oncologist. “With cancer patients, we’re concerned about safety,” she said.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 14:03 UTC