Microbial patterns in colorectal tumors may predict patient survival and disease progression

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how the disease progresses and patient outcomes. These “tissue-resident” microbes appear to play an integral role in shaping tumor biology, and can help predict patient survival more accurately than standard clinical factors alone.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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