Unknown virus in gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer

adevarul.ro (Romanian) —

An unknown virus found inside gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer. Researchers discovered the virus within Bacteroides fragilis, a common bacterium. Individuals with colorectal cancer were twice as likely to harbor this virus. This finding could lead to new screening tests or targeted treatments for colorectal cancer, a common disease influenced by gut bacteria.


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