All Cancer Microbiology articles – Page 6
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NewsMicrobiome researchers challenge the state of the art in colon cancer biomarker discovery
For the first time, researchers from VIB-KU Leuven, UZ Leuven, Janssen Pharmaceutica and multiple international collaborators have introduced quantitative methods and extensive confounder control to discover microbiome biomarkers in colorectal cancer development. Source: VIB Dr. Raul Yhossef Tito-Tadeo, first author and postdoc at the Raes Lab (left) and ...
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NewsScientists reveal interaction mechanism between intestinal microbial environment and tumor immune microenvironment
Scientists have unveiled the mechanism of tumor immune evasion mediated by the microorganism C. scindens in colorectal cancer. Additionally, they developed a phage-based intervention method.
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NewsVitamin D availability enhances antitumor microbes in mice
Dietary vitamin D modulates the gut microbiome to enhance the response to cancer immunotherapies, according to a new study in mice.
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NewsMicrobiota enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis-secreted BFT-1 promotes breast cancer cell stemness and chemoresistance
A new study highlights the importance of considering the microbiome as a factor in cancer treatment and offers a promising avenue for developing novel therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancing efficacy of breast cancer treatments.
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NewsResearchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections
A new finding suggests that certain women may have a genetic susceptibility for persistent or frequent HPV infections, potentially raising their risk of getting cervical cancer from a high-risk HPV infection.
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NewsResearchers unmask bacteria living in cancer metastases
Researchers have compiled a detailed catalogue of bacteria living in cancer metastases, shedding light on the diversity of these co-inhabitants and how they might interact with cancer cells and their surroundings.
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NewsMicrobial signature of colorectal cancer-associated mutations identified in new study
Researchers have identified microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, suggesting that gut microbes may serve as a kind of non-invasive biomarker for identifying subtypes of CRC.
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NewsStudy finds association between TB infection and increased risk of various cancers
A population-wide observational study shows an association between tuberculosis (TB) and cancer, with those with current or previous TB more likely to have a diagnosis of a variety of cancers.
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NewsOral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice: research reveals key findings
A new study unveils a significant connection between oral bacteria and pancreatic cancer development in mice and sheds light on a previously recognized link between oral health and pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
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NewsEpstein-Barr virus hijacks host genome boosting nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Researchers unravel the mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and host chromatin interactions in nasopharyngeal cancer cells.
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NewsCancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis
A study has identified a combination of medications that may improve blood flow within granulomas, tight clusters of white blood cells formed by the body’s immune system in response to tuberculosis infection, benefiting drug delivery.
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NewsBacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers
A new study suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments.
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NewsBacteria commonly found in the body contribute to stomach cancer, finds study
A new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which usually does not pose problems for healthy people, plays a significant role in causing stomach cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the world.
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NewsZika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer
Scientists have developed a new approach using the Zika virus to destroy brain cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth, while sparing healthy cells.
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Long ReadsHelicobacter pylori, Cancer and AMR
I’ll begin this article with a question that we’ll return to. Do microorganisms exhibit intelligence? Whilst it might not be able to gauge intelligence in single-celled organisms, a certain intelligent behaviour can be perceived. They possess the simplest chemical signalling pathways, yet are sophisticated enough to evade potential harm.
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NewsResearchers uncover how virus causes cancer, point to potential treatment
Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus activates a specific pathway to drive viral persistent infection and cell growth, paving the way for tumors to form.
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OpinionBacterial pathogens are like cancer, and should be treated as such – with precision
What lessons can be learned about AMR from the development of cancer treatments?
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NewsUnique tumor-related bacteria tied to young-onset colorectal cancer, study reveals
New research has mapped changes in tumor-related bacteria to uncover potential new strategies to combat the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50.
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NewsViruses can cause multiple myeloma cancer, case study finds, offering hope for treatment
An unusual clinical case has led to the discovery that hepatitis B and C viruses are one of the causes of multiple myeloma, and that eliminating infection with antivirals is often the way to fight this type of cancer.
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NewsZika virus is effective when used to treat a type of childhood cancer in mice
Injecting neuroblastoma tumors with Zika virus shrank or eliminated those tumors in studies with mice, suggesting that the virus could someday serve as an effective cancer therapy, according to a new study.