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‹ Fri · 17 Jul 2026
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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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