A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque was found in 50% of colon cancers

Re:A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque was found in... by clarada on Thursday March 21, 2024 @08:23PM (#39786090)

And I bet H2O was found in 100% of colon cancers.

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Re:A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque was found in... by meatmanek on Thursday March 21, 2024 @09:15PM (#39786455)

Indeed, it would have been nice to know what percentage of the "half of whom did not have cancer" had this bacteria in their stool samples.

But they do imply later that the number should be low by stating "The bacteria is usually only found in the mouth, far from the colon."

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Re:A type of bacteria that causes dental plaque was found in... by Y_Y on Thursday March 21, 2024 @09:56PM (#39786699)

> in the mouth, far from the colon

Speak for yourself

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