AI detects colorectal cancer using gut bacteria

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Scientists used AI to detect colorectal cancer by analyzing gut bacteria in stool samples. This non-invasive, cost-effective method identified specific bacterial subspecies, achieving 90% cancer detection, comparable to colonoscopy. The research aims to improve early diagnosis for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death globally.


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