Anaerobic bacteria constitute a diverse group of microorganisms that thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. Among these, Bacteroides fragilis stands out as a major opportunistic pathogen, commonly ...

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by ...

Newly discovered virus linked to colorectal cancer Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have identified a new virus in a common gut bacterium. The virus is found significantly more ...

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have identified a previously unknown virus hiding inside a common gut bacterium, and it appears to double the odds of colorectal cancer. The study, ...