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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 3 MIN

Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers

from Morning Edition · host Yuki Noguchi

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

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Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers

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Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

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