From early life to adulthood, the microbiota play a crucial role in the health of the infant. The
microbiota in early life are not only a key regulator of infant health but also associated with …

The number of microbiome-related studies has notably increased the availability of data on
human microbiome composition and function. These studies provide the essential material …

The gut is inhabited by a densely populated ecosystem, the gut microbiota, that is
established at birth. However, the succession by which different bacteria are incorporated …

The gut microbiota of preterm infants develops predictably,,,,,–, with pioneer species
colonizing the gut after birth, followed by an ordered succession of microorganisms. The gut …

The composition of the intestinal microbiome affects health from the prenatal period
throughout childhood, and many diseases have been associated with dysbiosis. The gut …

Humans and many other hosts establish a diverse community of beneficial microbes anew
each generation. The order and identity of incoming symbionts is critical for health, but what …

Advances in metagenomics have allowed a detailed study of the gut microbiome, and its
role in human health and disease. Infants born prematurely possess a fragile gut microbial …

During the last 20 years, a new field of research delineating the importance of the microbiota
in health and diseases has emerged. Inappropriate host-microbiota interactions have been …

Gut microbiome succession affects infant development. However, it remains unclear what
factors promote persistence of initial bacterial colonizers in the developing gut. Here, we …

Prematurity coupled with the necessary clinical management of preterm (PT) infants
introduces multiple factors that can interfere with microbial colonization. This study aimed to …