Actinobacteria are one the four major phyla of the gut microbiota and, although they
represent only a small percentage, are pivotal in the maintenance of gut homeostasis …

The colonization of the gut with microbes in early life is critical to the develo** newborn
immune system, metabolic function and potentially future health. Maternal microbes are …

Human milk–associated microbes are among the first to colonize the infant gut and may help
to shape both short‐and long‐term infant health outcomes. We performed a systematic …

Microbial colonization of the neonate is an important feature of normal birth. The gut
microbiota has a central role in the programming of the host's metabolism and immune …

The global obesity epidemic constitutes a major cause of morbidity and mortality challenging
public health care systems worldwide. Thus, a better understanding of its pathophysiology …

Dysbiosis refers to a reduction in microbial diversity, combined with a loss of beneficial taxa,
and an increase in pathogenic microorganisms. Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota can …

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most devastating gastrointestinal diseases in
neonates, particularly among preterm infants in whom surgical NEC is the leading cause of …

Previous studies have revealed significant differences in microbiome compositions between
infants delivered via cesarean section (C-section) and natural vaginal birth. However, the …

Background Early life exposure to adverse environments, and maternal stress in particular,
has been shown to increase risk for metabolic diseases and neurobehavioral disorders …

Background: The childhood salivary microbiome, which plays an important role in healthy
development, may be influenced by breast milk consumption. The composition of the milk …