pregnancy
Gynecology
The findings of a recent study suggest that in bacterial vaginosis, certain vaginal microbes disrupt the protective glycans on vaginal epithelial cells, altering processes that mediate cell turnover, death and…
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
The findings of a recent study shed light on the microbiota of the main nutrition types that preterm infants receive and may inform future studies on the influence of different…
Gynecology
The findings of a recent study suggest that a mother’s gut microbiota influences fetal health by promoting placental growth and vascularization.
Gynecology, Pediatrics
Larger studies with longer follow-ups are needed to assess whether and how VMT influences neurodevelopment.
Gynecology
The findings of a recent study suggest that there is a causal link between the gut microbiota and infertility.
Pediatrics, Scientific research
The findings of a recent study suggest that lifestyle can influence how bacterial strains are shared between mothers and infants.
Gynecology, Pediatrics
The findings of a recent study show that a mother’s vaginal microbiota does not affect infant gut microbiota composition and development.
Gastroenterology, Nutrition
Diet-induced changes in the gut microbiota confer protection against respiratory infections by regulating the development of key components of the immune system.
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
The findings of a new study suggest that mothers transmit bacteria to their infants through multiple routes — a process that ensures that babies receive essential microbes.
Pediatrics
The findings of a new study suggest that infants acquire their gut virome from their diet and environment rather than from their mothers.