# A 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-08T11:06:30+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261104084024.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-24-hour-fast-triggers-a-surprising-repair-response-in-the-gut-1d5f5f/

Scientists have discovered that fasting for just 24 hours increases a beneficial gut bacterium that helps the intestines regenerate after radiation damage. The preclinical findings could pave the way for new treatments that protect healthy tissue during cancer therapy, potentially without requiring patients to fast.

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