Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer and second in terms of mortality. Over 95% of CRC are adenocarcinomas, and the majority develop via the adenoma-carcinoma sequence. Several risk factors are associated with CRC, such as genetic mutations...

The intestinal epithelial layer forms the major barrier that separates our body from the external environment. Trillions of commensal bacteria reside in the gastrointestinal tract and have a vital role in digestion and the development of the immune system. The...