Divine Aleru

Divine Aleru, Microbiome Medicine Research Coordinator

About

I am a biochemist with a deep curiosity for the human microbiome and how it shapes human health, and I enjoy making microbiome science more accessible through research and writing. With 2 years experience in microbiome research, I have curated microbiome studies, analyzed microbial signatures, and now focus on interventions as a Microbiome Signatures and Interventions Research Coordinator.

Recent Posts

2025-08-20

Progesterone: The ultimate endometrial tumor suppressor

The review defines progesterone endometrial tumor suppressor mechanisms, links receptor biology to therapy response, and outlines immune and barrier changes with clear microbiome relevance despite no direct taxa reporting.

2025-08-19

Intratumoural Microbiota

With the growing understanding of the intratumoral microbiota’s influence on cancer progression, the next frontier in cancer therapy is microbiota-targeted interventions. By introducing beneficial microbes or altering existing microbial populations within tumors, therapies can be designed to modulate the immune system, promote tumor suppression, and improve drug efficacy. However, challenges remain in deciphering the complex relationships between microbes, tumor cells, and the immune system, necessitating more refined research methods and standardized approaches to translate these discoveries into clinical practice.

2025-08-19

The role of gut microbiota and metabolites in cancer chemotherapy

This review emphasizes how gut microbiota influences cancer chemotherapy efficacy and toxicity. It discusses microbial species, metabolites, and strategies to optimize chemotherapy response, suggesting that microbiota modulation could improve treatment outcomes.

2025-08-19

Unveiling the intratumoral microbiota within cancer landscapes

The review highlights the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer initiation, progression, and therapy. It discusses the dual effects of these microbiota on immune responses, emphasizing their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer treatment.

2025-08-19

Intratumoral Microbiota: Insights from Anatomical, Molecular, and Clinical Perspectives

This review article explores the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic responses. It highlights the complex interactions between microbial communities and the tumor microenvironment (TME) in various cancers, including colorectal, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. The review investigates how the presence of specific microbes within tumor tissues influences […]

2025-08-19

Role of Fungi in Tumorigenesis: Promises and Challenges

This review explores the role of fungi in cancer progression, highlighting their impact on tumor development and immune responses. It emphasizes the potential for mycobiome-based cancer diagnostics and therapies, though challenges remain in understanding the exact mechanisms at play.

2025-08-18

Oral Microbiota and Tumor—A New Perspective of Tumor Pathogenesis

This review explores how the oral microbiota influences cancer pathogenesis, highlighting its role in immune modulation, inflammation, and tumor progression. It emphasizes the potential of oral microbiota manipulation in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

2025-08-18

Intratumoural microbiota: a new frontier in cancer development and therapy

This review discusses how intratumoral microbiota influence cancer progression and therapy. It explores their roles in immune modulation, inflammation, and treatment resistance, and suggests microbiota manipulation as a potential therapeutic strategy for enhancing cancer treatment outcomes.

2025-08-18

The intratumoral microbiota: A new horizon in cancer immunology

This review explores the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer progression and immunity. It discusses how microbiota influence tumor behavior and therapy outcomes, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies and biomarkers for cancer treatment.