High resolution full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals distinct fecal microbial consortium associated with colorectal cancer in Saudi Arabia.
Distinct gut microbiota patterns emerged in colorectal cancer patients, supporting future microbiota-based diagnostic development.
The gut microbiota has emerged as a potential biomarker in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Future multi-omics studies are warranted to support the development of microbiota-based diagnostics for CRC management.
What the study was
- Study design
- Cohort study
- Population
- Study participants
- Sample size
- 127
- Category
- Genomics/Precision Medicine
- Maturity
- Validated
- Journal
- Scientific reports
Why it surfaced
Matched topic(s): Precision oncology and genomic medicine. Study design: Cohort study. Score 6/10.
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