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One Cancer Is Rising Rapidly in Younger People, And Bacteria Could Be Why


Scientists investigating an alarming rise in bowel cancer in young adults have identified the bacterial toxin colibactin as a potential culprit, with childhood exposure perhaps increasing the risk of later cancer development.

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