Scientists investigating an alarming rise in bowel cancer in young adults have identified the bacterial toxin colibactin as a potential culprit, with childhood exposure perhaps increasing the risk of… [+2874 chars]
One Cancer Is Rising Rapidly in Younger People, And Bacteria Could Be Why - ScienceAlert
Scientists investigating an alarming rise in bowel cancer in young adults have identified the bacterial toxin colibactin as a potential culprit, with childhood exposure perhaps increasing the risk of later cancer development.
By:David Nield
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