12/27/2025
🧬 A Clue to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
The number of people under 55 diagnosed with colorectal cancer has doubled since 1995 — and researchers may be uncovering why.
🔬 Scientists at UC San Diego discovered that certain strains of E. coli produce a genotoxin called colibactin, which can damage DNA in gut cells early in life. These mutations may quietly increase cancer risk decades later.
💡 Key Takeaways:
• Early-onset colorectal cancer is rising fast
• Colibactin-producing bacteria may be a major culprit
• Risk may start in childhood, long before symptoms appear
• Lifestyle, diet, and environment also play a role
🌍 Rates are lower in rural, less industrialized areas, highlighting the impact of environment and lifestyle.
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