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Here are some significant discoveries in colorectal cancer research:

1. Immunotherapy Insights: Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have developed a new "cartography" of colorectal cancer. This research helps understand why most colorectal tumors evade the immune system, which could lead to improved immunotherapy treatments. Read more.

2. Genetic Susceptibilities: A study using a Transcriptome-Wide Association Study (TWAS) approach has highlighted new genetic factors that may increase susceptibility to colon cancer, offering insights into potential risk genes. Learn more.

3. Genomic Landscape: An extensive analysis of 2,023 colorectal cancer samples as part of the UK 100,000 Genomes Project has provided a comprehensive view of the somatic mutations in colorectal cancer, aiding in understanding its genomic diversity. Explore the study.

These discoveries are contributing to a better understanding of colorectal cancer and paving the way for more effective treatments and prevention strategies.