Sleep deprivation disrupts gut microbiota, worsening colorectal cancer outcomes

MedicalXpress | 四月 16, 2026

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.