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Simple rectal mucus test shows promise for detecting colon cancer 

Researchers identified 36 bacterial species, particularly Hungatella hathewayi and Intestinimonas butyriciproducens, associated with colorectal cancer.

From microbiota to prognosis: the gut–liver axis moves into clinical care

Francesca Ponziani from Gemelli University Hospital (Italy) highlights how the gut microbiota can become a clinical tool for identifying and stratifying patients, clarifying pathogenic mechanisms, and opening up new therapeutic…

Some oral microbes may influence esophageal cancer risk

Certain harmful microbes in the mouth appear to promote cancer development, while others might help protect against it. 

Microbiota–immunity cross-talk: two sides of the same coin in colorectal cancer and IBD

Federica Facciotti, from University of Milano Bicocca, focuses on how the gut microbiota interacts with immune activation, shaping both chronic inflammatory intestinal disorders and oncology, particularly colorectal cancer. 

Microbial metabolites may help immune cells fight melanoma 

Diet and gut microbes can shape immune cell function and improve responses to anti-cancer therapy.

Fecal profiling of pancreatic cancer

Results of a recent study showed reduced microbial diversity and distinct microbial profile in the two groups of PC patients.

Gut bacteria may help predict lung cancer treatment success

Changes in gut bacteria, especially Akkermansia, could predict treatment success in people with lung cancer.

Ketogenic diet and gut bacteria help slow brain tumor growth in mice

Targeting gut bacteria or butyrate could be a promising therapy for glioma.

Tumor-dwelling bacteria boost effectiveness of cancer therapy in mice

Three promising bacteria were linked to better treatment responses in melanoma patients.

How exercise may change gut bacteria to help fight cancer

A recent study highlights formate as a potential target to boost cancer treatment.

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