University of East Anglia Sep 3 2025 Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial 'fingerprint' – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second deadliest. The research could help doctors better understand how this cancer develops, how aggressive it might be, and even how a patient might respond to treatment. The team studied whole genome sequencing (WGS) data from more than 9,000 cancer