Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the Western world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Age, diet and lifestyle are known risk factors. However, in most cases we still lack a precise understanding of what triggers the disease. In recent years, researchers have increasingly turned their attention to the ecosystem of the gut—the vast community of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that live there.
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