NBC News: Aggressive #coloncancer: Newly identified bacteria found in half of tumors may drive growth

A type of bacteria that causes #dentalplaque may be behind a #treatmentResistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/aggressive-colon-cancer-newly-identified-bacteria-found-half-tumors-ma-rcna144164

Aggressive colon cancer: Newly identified bacteria found in half of tumors may drive growth

A newly identified subspecies of bacteria may drive aggressive colon cancer growth. Does the bacteria play a role in the surge in cases in younger adults?

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