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New research describes the early steps of colorectal tumor formation and lays a foundation for improving diagnosis and treatment of aggressive cancers.

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Internal Clock Disruptions Increase Colon Cancer Risk in Mice

Engineered Bacteria Make Tumors More T Cell-Friendly

Engineered Bacteria Make Tumors More T Cell-Friendly

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Tumor Cells on Brink of Death May Trigger Metastasis

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Bacteria Set Off Viral “Bombs” Inside Neighbors

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Modified Salmonella Revs Immune Response, Combats Tumors in Mice

Colon Cancer Uses a Regenerative Playbook to Metastasize

Cancer Cells Increase DNA Mutations to Evade Treatment

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Exercise Changes Our Gut Microbes, But How Isn’t Yet Clear

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Smart Pills Help Monitor Cancer Patients’ Therapy

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Henry Lynch, Leader in Cancer Genetics, Dies

US Cancer Death Rate Dropped for 25 Years Starting in 1991

Locally-Injected Immunotherapy Eradicates Tumors in Mice

Streptococcus gallolyticus Spurs Colorectal Tumor Growth in Mice

Gut Organoid Transplants Produce Colorectal Cancer in Mice

Next Generation: Mobile Microscope Detects DNA Sequences

Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti: Immersed in Immunology

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Mitochondrial DNA: A Maternal Legacy That Helps Trace the Past and Diagnose the Future

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What are the Risks and Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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