Researchers in Denmark have identified a previously unknown virus (bacteriophage) in gut bacteria, which they believe may is associated with colon cancer.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer globally, behind 1.9 million cases, and the second biggest cause of ...

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 ...

Researchers uncover virus-infected gut bacteria linked to higher colorectal cancer risk—raising new questions about future screening and prevention.

Scientists found a virus hidden in gut bacteria that may double colorectal cancer risk, according to a new study. Here, an ...

Researchers have made a significant step forward in understanding how gut bacteria, and specifically a newly discovered virus, can contribute to colorectal cancer – one of the most common forms of ...

Quadram Institute provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal ...

Constipation occurs when an individual has fewer than three bowel movements in a week or when they have a difficult time passing stool. However, how often an individual poops can vary as some people ...

A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice ...