Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of death and disability from
gastrointestinal disease in premature infants. Recent discoveries have shed light on a …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease in premature infants and the
leading cause of death and disability from gastrointestinal disease in this vulnerable …

Background: Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are widely used despite uncertainty …

Gut microbiome maturation in infants born prematurely is uniquely influenced by the
physiological, clinical, and environmental factors surrounding preterm birth and early life …

The leakage of the intestinal barrier and the disruption of the gut microbiome are
increasingly recognized as key factors in different pathophysiological conditions, such as …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants.
The exact mechanism by which NEC develops is poorly understood however there is …

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five.
One of the major factors contributing to the high risk of diseases and deaths in premature …

Microbiome-targeting therapies have received great attention as approaches to prevent
disease in infants born preterm, but their safety and efficacy remain uncertain. Here we …

Gut dysbiosis is associated with sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants,
which can adversely affect long-term growth and neurodevelopment. We aimed to …

The infant gut microbiome plays a key role in the healthy development of the human
organism and appears to be influenced by dietary practices through multiple pathways. First …