MICROBIAL TAXA

Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Gut Bugs and Cancer: A New Way to Spot Trouble Early

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a big deal worldwide, especially when it's caught late. The sooner we find it, the better the chances of beating it. Now, scientists are looking at the tiny bacteria living in our guts to help spot CRC earlier. Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and these tiny creatures change when someone has CRC. Some bacteria become more common...

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