Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Colon Polyps, a Precursor to Cancer.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have established a connection between specific gut bacteria and the formation of precancerous polyps in the colon. The study analyzed the differences in the gut microbial signature of people without colon polyps, with tubular adenomas, or with sessile serrated adenomas. The hope is that by changing specific aspects of the diet or the microbiome, we can alter the natural history of these polyps, ultimately preventing colorectal cancer.