Pediatrics
The composition of the airway microbiota in early life could predispose to the development of asthma later in childhood, according to a new study.
Early-life exposure to defined microbial communities triggers the development of specific immune cells and influences the abundance of these cells in the skin.
Antibiotics given to mothers during childbirth could alter the infants’ gut microbiota, a new study published in Scientific Reports finds.
A microbial compound could increase the risk of asthma in children. A study identified the mechanisms that link the microbiota to allergies.
Rates of food allergy in children are spiking and it’s not certain why this increase in prevalence has occurred. The gut microbiome could play a role.
The infant gut microbiota may have the potential to help identify children at risk for obesity. These are the conclusions of a study published in mBio.
The intestinal microbiome of healthy children plays a protective role against food allergies, a study published in Nature Medicine concludes.
According to a new study, the microbiota of breast milk depends on whether the milk is pumped or fed to an infant directly from the breast.
A Swiss study suggests that some specific nose bacteria are related to the duration of colds and cough in children.
According to a study published on Nature, the intestinal microbiota of infants make-up changes over time in 3 phases: 3-14 months, 15-30 months and 31-46 months.
