Colibactin toxin bacteria can trigger DNA mutations linked to colon cancer. Early-life exposure and gut microbiome changes may raise risk in young adults.
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Why Colon Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults: Scientists Discover a Hidden Clue Inside the Gut
Colon cancer in young adults is increasing globally. Scientists are discovering surprising clues inside the gut, including bacterial toxins, DNA mutation patterns, and changes in colon tissue that may begin years before cancer develops.
