Colorectal cancer is now understood to be definitely linked to microbial problems in the gut.  Research has shown that the disease is linked with less numbers and diversity in the gut microbiome, and with the increased presence of more harmful strains.  Therefore using gut bacteria to diagnose and even aid in cancer prevention is highly desirable due to it’s quick, non-invasive ease of investigation. Now, … Continue reading Researchers use gut bacteria to map genetic mutations in colorectal cancer tumours.