Microbes may reveal colon cancer mutations

Mix of gut bacteria differs depending on whether it’s next to normal tissue or tumors

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MIX AND MATCH  Particular mixes of gut microbes (green) are associated with certain DNA mutations in colon cancer, a new study suggests. 

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BALTIMORE — Microbes can reveal which mutations drive colon cancer, a new study suggests.