The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by ...

A previously unknown virus may be the key to assessing the risk of colorectal cancer and improving diagnosis.

An oncologist explains the findings.

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.

"It has been a paradox that we repeatedly find the same bacterium in connection with colorectal cancer, while at the same time it is a completely normal part of the gut in healthy people," says ...

March is the awareness month for colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma. If you’re interested in speaking to experts, contact media@fredhutch.org to schedule interviews. Scientists develop ...

A modified herpes virus boosted immune T cell infiltration in glioblastoma tumors and was associated with improved survival.

A single injection of an oncolytic virus — a virus that has been genetically modified to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells — can recruit immune cells to penetrate and persist deep within ...

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Cancer research has long looked at bacteria and viruses as separate tools for therapy. Now, researchers are showing that the two can actually work better together. A team of scientists has built a new ...

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 ...