Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Colorectal cancer is no small deal, it's the third most common cancer worldwide and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. What’s even more alarming? Cases in people under 50 have been on ...

Many of us tend to overlook the importance of the colon, or large intestine, compared to organs like the liver, kidneys, and heart. The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.