The tumour-associated microbiome

The burgeoning field of intratumoural microbiome research has been driven by advances in next-generation sequencing technologies, with compelling evidence on the role of the microbiota in cancer initiation, progression and patient response to treatment. Here, we discuss new concepts of the tumour-associated microbiota and what is needed to advance the translational impact of these findings in gastrointestinal cancers.

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This article discusses the importance of intratumoural microbiome research and its potential applications in gastrointestinal cancers.