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A new type of bacteria was found in 50% of colon cancers. Many were aggressive cases. (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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Scientists discovered that a common type of bacteria has two distinct subspecies. One of them shields tumor cells from cancer treatment.

A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque may be behind a treatment-resistant form of colorectal cancer, a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature found.

The particular bacterium, which appears to shield tumor cells from cancer-fighting drugs, was found in 50% of the tumors tested in the study. The discovery, experts say, could pave the way for new treatments and possibly new methods of screening.

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is expected to kill more than 53,000 people in the nation in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.

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[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 6 points 8 months ago

Oh wow. Candidate for bacteriophage therapy? :-D

[–] JungleJim@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

Mouthwash enemas.