Gut Microbes Combine to Cause Colon Cancer, Study Suggests

Two types of bacteria common in the gut may accelerate the growth of tumors, suggesting new possibilities for diagnosis and prevention.

Source: NYT Health - February 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Colon and Colorectal Cancer Digestive Tract Bacteria Tumors Microbiology E Coli (Bacteria) Colonoscopy Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Science (Journal) Source Type: news