Probiotics and radiation injury (AUDIO) Washington University School of Medicine Your browser does not support the audio element. Caption Antibiotics can kill life-threatening bacterial infections, but in recent years, we've heard more about the potential health benefits of so-called probiotics. And now Washington University researchers have found that one probiotic appears to protect the small intestine from radiation damage. Intestinal damage can be a problem for patients receiving radiation therapy for abdominal cancers. Credit Washington University BioMed Radio Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.