Microbiota organization is a distinct feature of proximal colorectal cancers
Environmental factors clearly affect colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence, but the mechanisms through which these factors function are unknown. One prime candidate is an altered colonic microbiota. Here we show that the mucosal microbiota organization is a critical factor associated with a subset of CR...
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National Academy of Sciences
2014
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