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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 53 MIN

361: Bacteria and Colon Cancer Recurrence

from This Week in Microbiology · host Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Petra Levin

TWiM explains the discovery of an avirulent bacterial signature associated with the development of recurrence following colorectal cancer surgery, and phage-derived proteins and conjugates that induce pilus detachment. Hosts:  Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Petra Levin Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Bacterial signature is associated with colon cancer recurrence (Nat Comm) Phage-derived proteins induce pilus detachment (J Bact) Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission. Send your microbiology questions and comments to [email protected] Take the TWiM Survey

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