Pediatrics

Gut microbes may worsen brain injury in preterm babies

New therapeutic approaches that target the gut-microbiota-immune-brain axis could help to protect preterm infants from brain injury. A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.

Immature microbiota could make newborns more susceptible to meningitis

A new study published in Cell Reports claims that neonatal susceptibility to bacterial meningitis depends both on age and the gut microbiota maturity.

Swabbing C-section babies with vaginal fluids can restore beneficial bacteria

Restoring a baby’s natural exposure to maternal vaginal microbes after a C-section birth can normalize the development of the microbiota in newborn.

Pea flour could restore gut microbes, help malnourished children to gain weight

Cowpea-based foods protect the gut microbiota, helping malnourished children to grow stronger. A new study published in Cell Reports Medicine claims.

A newborn’s first stool could reveal risk of developing allergies

The composition of a baby’s first stool could determine whether children are likely to develop allergies and other conditions later in life.

Infants’ gut microbiotas harbor hundreds of antibiotic-resistance genes

A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims that the infant gut is home to bacteria that harbor hundreds of antibiotic-resistance genes.

Children gut microbiota mature at different speeds in the first five years of life

Several bacteria associated with human health are acquired late in childhood — albeit with different developmental dynamics.

Breast milk molecule may help support certain gut bacteria, reduce obesity risk in newborns

A molecule in breast milk, called betaine, may lower the risk of obesity by preventing accelerated growth in newborns and supporting bacterial species.

Microbial interactions shape the microbiota of preterm babies

Microbial and fungal communities interactions shape the gut microbiota in preterm babies. The findings could help to develop microbiota interventions.

Gut microbes alter maternal behavior, regulate growth of baby mice

A new study published in Science Advances suggest that the gut microbiota should be considered when studying the regulation of maternal behavior.

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