Bacteria form distinct populations in tumors depending on the cancer type

Bacteria form distinct populations in tumors depending on the cancer type

STAT Plus: Bacteria are widespread in tumors, forming distinct populations depending on the cancer type

By ELIZABETH COONEY

KHULOUD T. AL-JAMAL, DAVID MCCARTHY & IZZAT SUFFIAN/WELLCOME

In a comprehensive survey of bacteria in human tumor samples, scientists have discovered distinct populations of microbes in different types of tumors.

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