More people younger than 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and the disease is often more aggressive in this age group. A single-cell study of colorectal tumors reveals differences in cell composition and expression in tumors from younger patients.
Study reveals distinct cellular and genetic differences in colorectal cancer in younger patients
Researchers identified age-associated differences in tumor composition and gene activity, creating a foundation for investigating why colorectal cancer can be more aggressive in younger adults.
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