Whether the human fetus and the prenatal intrauterine environment (amniotic fluid and
placenta) are stably colonized by microbial communities in a healthy pregnancy remains a�…

Prenatal and early postnatal life represent key periods of immune system development. In
addition to genetics and host biology, environment has a large and irreversible role in the�…

Exclusive human milk feeding of the newborn is recommended during the first 6 months of
life to promote optimal health outcomes during early life and beyond. Human milk contains a�…

Characterization and understanding of gut microbiota has recently increased representing a
wide research field, especially in autoimmune diseases. Gut microbiota is the major source�…

Interactions between the developing microbiome and maturing immune system in early life
are critical for establishment of a homeostasis beneficial to both host and commensals. The�…

The microbiome has been proven to be associated with many diseases and has been used
as a biomarker and target in disease prevention and intervention. Currently, the vital role of�…

The intestinal microbiome plays an important role in maintaining health throughout life. The
microbiota develops progressively after birth and is influenced by many factors, including the�…

Advances in metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology are providing a
new emphasis in research; interdisciplinary work suggests that personalized medicine is on�…

Secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) in human milk plays a central role in complex maternal-
infant interactions that influence long-term health outcomes. Governed by genetics and�…

One of the well-known features of human milk, is the capacity to protect against the risk and
impact of neonatal infections, as well as to influence the onset of allergic and metabolic�…