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What’s hiding inside colon cancer could change treatment
Researchers analyzing DNA from more than 9,000 patients have found that colorectal tumors harbor a distinct microbial community unlike those seen in other cancer types — upending the assumption that all cancers carry their own microbial fingerprints. This makes colorectal cancer uniquely positioned for microbiome-based diagnostics and treatment strategies. The finding could accelerate the development of targeted therapies that exploit the tumor's microbial environment.
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