Microbes in the Gut Help Determine Risk of Tumors, Says Study

A new study finds transferring the gut microbes from a mouse with colon tumors to germ-free mice makes those mice prone to getting tumors as well. The findings of the study were published in mBIO. The work has implications for human health because it indicates the risk of colorectal cancer may well have a microbial component. "We know that humans have a number of different community structures in the gut. When you think about it, maybe different people - independent ...

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