In addition to using healthy cells to do their work for them, cancer cells also slowly destroy the skin's immune defence mechanism. (sciencedaily.com)
It has been previously known that smokers have an increased risk of developing diabetes and many types of cancer, and have a reduced immune defence and lower sperm quality. (sciencedaily.com)
With this in mind, the researchers set out to develop an effective antibacterial treatment, drawing their inspiration from naturally - occurring peroxidase enzymes that play a role in immune defence against bacterial infections. (sciencedaily.com)