With technological advances in culture‐independent molecular methods, we are uncovering
a new facet of our natural history by accounting for the vast diversity of microbial life which�…

Abstract Changes in the maternal environment leading to an altered intrauterine milieu can
result in subtle insults to the fetus, promoting increased lifetime disease risk and/or disease�…

The intestinal microbiota are important in human growth and development. Microbial
composition may yield insights into the temporal development of microbial communities and�…

BACKGROUND: Probiotics have shown promising potential in reducing the risk of eczema
in infants. Optimal probiotic intervention regimen remains to be determined. OBJECTIVE: We�…

The maternal microbiome is essential for the healthy growth and development of offspring
and has long-term effects later in life. Recent advances indicate that the maternal�…

Background Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts, confer a health benefit. It has been speculated that probiotics might help prevent�…

The significance of Bifidobacterium to human health can be appreciated from its early
colonization of the neonatal gut, where Bifidobacterium longum represents the most�…

Infant colic is a commonly reported phenomenon of excessive crying in infancy with an
enigmatic and distressing character. Despite its frequent occurrence, little agreement has�…

Purpose The accruing data linking the gut microbiome to the development and function of
the central nervous system has been proposed as a paradigm shift in neuroscience. The gut�…

While critical for normal development, the exact timing of establishment of the intestinal
microbiome is unknown. For example, although preterm labor and birth have been�…