By analyzing the types of gut bacteria present around colorectal tumors, researchers have found a way to predict key genetic mutations in the tumors themselves, a method that could eventually inform the development of colorectal cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151009185425.htm
Researchers use gut bacteria composition to genetically classify colorectal tumors
9 October 2015
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