Stevens Institute of Technology Jun 1 2026 In a groundbreaking study, Stevens researchers show how colorectal cancers can evolve from mature intestinal cells that revert to stem cells. These findings explain why colorectal cancers are so resistant to treatment and can help inform the development of effective therapies for intestinal tumors. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Even more concerning is that the rates of colorectal cancers are