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3D cancer tumor model technology
### 3D cancer tumor model technology

Researchers at the ESC published the development of a 3D tumor spheroid models which allow for the study of [Anaerobic](/wiki/Anaerobic_organism "Anaerobic organism") bacteria in the tumor microenvironment.[Kasper, Stephen. 2020\. "Colorectal cancer\-associated anaerobic bacteria proliferate in tumor spheroids and alter the microenvironment". Scientific Reports.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7093526/) This technology has been used to understand the association of [Fusobacterium nucleatum](/wiki/Fusobacterium_nucleatum "Fusobacterium nucleatum") with [Colorectal cancer](/wiki/Colorectal_cancer "Colorectal cancer").


How does the study of anaerobic bacteria in tumors affect cancer treatment?