This review describes current understandings about the nature of the very low birth weight
infant (VLBW) gut microbiome. VLBW infants often experience disruptive pregnancies and …

The developmental origin of health and disease highlights the importance of the period of
the first 1000 days (from the conception to the 2 years of life). The process of the gut …

The human microbiota includes the trillions of microorganisms living in the human body
whereas the human microbiome includes the genes and gene products of this microbiota …

Despite robust global research efforts, preterm birth remains a relatively intractable and
pervasive problem. Indeed, preterm birth continues to impact> 10% of live births in the US …

Throughout the human lifetime, the intestinal microbiota performs vital functions, such as
barrier function, metabolic reactions, trophic effects, and maturation of the host's innate and …

The intestinal microbiota is an important contributor to the health of preterm infants, and may
be destabilized by a number of environmental factors and treatment modalities. How to …

The establishment of the human gut microbiota in early life has been associated with later
health and disease. During the 1st months after birth, the microbial composition in the gut is …

The infant gut microbiome is dynamic with radical shifts in its composition occurring during
early life. Many factors are capable of influencing this colonization. Disruption of the …

Background The impact of degree of prematurity at birth on premature infant gut microbiota
has not been extensively studied in comparison to term infants in large cohorts. Methods To …

Interaction with colonizing intestinal bacteria is essential for healthy intestinal and
immunological development in infancy. Advances in understanding early host–microbe …