The researchers identified a genetic mutation in the tumor cells that plays a role in both the growth and the death of a cell. (sciencedaily.com)
In fact, specific mutations in tumor cells were associated with the presence of specific types of bacteria in the microbiome. (ashg.org)
These signaling molecules may also play a role in tumor development in other organs, and are being evaluated in melanoma and other tumor types. (wistar.org)