A previously unknown virus may be the key to assessing the risk of colorectal cancer and improving diagnosis.

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights ...

BARCELONA, Spain — New research on the intestinal parasite Dientamoeba fragilis has added fuel to the debate about the pathogenicity of the controversial protozoan. The multicenter study found higher ...

Scientists found an unexpected viral hitchhiker lurking inside a common gut bacterium – and it was twice as prevalent in people with colorectal cancer.

Dientamoeba fragilis is a parasite that lives in the large intestine of humans. Infection is common worldwide, including in the U.S. To diagnose dientamoeba fragilis, your doctor will ask you to ...

To examine the epidemiology of D. fragilis infection in Manitoba, we reviewed the examination results for all fecal specimens submitted over a 12-month period (Feb. 2005 through Jan. 2006) to the ...

MIT researchers have analyzed population genomics and metagenomics to investigate the microbiome evolution of Bacteroides fragilis, one of the most prevalent bacteria found in humans' large intestines ...

Anaerobic bacteria constitute a diverse group of microorganisms that thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. Among these, Bacteroides fragilis stands out as a major opportunistic pathogen, commonly ...

Researchers have analyzed population genomics and metagenomics to investigate the microbiome evolution of Bacteroides fragilis, one of the most prevalent bacteria found in humans' large intestines. In ...