This research proposes a revolutionary new understanding of cancer as being caused by communities of microorganisms rather than random genetic mutations. The study suggests that various microbes can hide inside immune cells, manipulate cellular processes, and use melanin as an energy source to build and spread tumors. This new perspective could lead to more effective cancer treatments targeting the underlying pathogens. Impacts on everyday life: – May lead to new cancer prevention strategies through monitoring and treating microbial infections – Could result in more effective cancer treatments using targeted antimicrobial approaches – Suggests lifestyle modifications to reduce energy sources that fuel cancer-causing microbes – May help explain why some people exposed to cancer risk factors develop cancer while others don’t – Could lead to new diagnostic tests looking for specific microbes rather than just genetic mutations