New research decodes the bacterial “zip code” of colorectal cancer for prediction and survival ++++

New research decodes the bacterial “zip code” of colorectal cancer for prediction and survival https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260109/New-research-decodes-the-bacterial-e2809czip-codee2809d-of-colorectal-cancer-for-prediction-and-survival.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bowel_cancer_newsletter_15_january_2026 Bacterial communities in colorectal cancer reveal patterns linked to tumor genetics and patient outcomes, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies. A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how the disease progression and patient outcomes. These “tissue-resident” microbes appear to play an integral role in shaping tumor biology, and can help predict patient survival more accurately than standard clinical factors alone. Bowel preparation for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, preclinical study suggestsBowel preparation for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, preclinical study suggests https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260108/Bowel-preparation-for-colonoscopies-may-temporarily-alter-gut-balance-preclinical-study-suggests.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bowel_cancer_newsletter_15_january_2026 New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, culminating in unappreciated effects in patients with compromised gastrointestinal health. CNIO study identifies genes linked to pancreatic cancer risk and prognosisCNIO study identifies genes linked to pancreatic cancer risk and prognosis https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260112/CNIO-study-identifies-genes-linked-to-pancreatic-cancer-risk-and-prognosis.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bowel_cancer_newsletter_15_january_2026 A new study by the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) has identified several sets of genes related to the predisposition to develop pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (the most common type of pancreatic cancer), as well as the prognosis of the disease once it has appeared. Novel liquid biopsy technology could advance cancer diagnostics and monitoringNovel liquid biopsy technology could advance cancer diagnostics and monitoring https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260114/Novel-liquid-biopsy-technology-could-advance-cancer-diagnostics-and-monitoring.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bowel_cancer_newsletter_15_january_2026 A novel liquid biopsy technology is set to advance cancer diagnostics and monitoring by overcoming the long-standing challenge of simultaneously achieving high sensitivity, broad coverage, and simple workflow.