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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