Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening disease that predominantly affects very
low birth weight preterm infants. Development of NEC in preterm infants is accompanied by …

The development of the neonatal gastrointestinal tract microbiota remains a poorly
understood process. The interplay between neonatal (gestational age, genetic background) …

The colonization of the human gut microbiome begins at birth, and over time, these microbial
communities become increasingly complex. Most of what we currently know about the …

Background Fetal and neonatal exposure to antibiotics may contribute to the development of
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota has been linked to health consequences
throughout life, from early life illnesses (eg sepsis and necrotising enterocolitis) to lifelong …

The neonatal body provides a range of potential habitats, such as the gut, for microbes.
These sites eventually harbor microbial communities (microbiotas). A “complete”(adult) gut …

The gut microbiota of preterm infants is affected by perinatal factors and, in turn, may impact
upon infant health. In this study, we collected fecal samples at Day-10 (D10) and 4-months …

Preterm infants face a high risk of various complications, and their gut microbiota plays a
pivotal role in health. Delivery modes have been reported to affect the development of gut …

We hypothesised that heifers and cows with positive genetic merit for fertility would have a
follicular microenvironment that resulted in better quality oocytes. To test this, we compared …

Background The first report of children born very preterm (< 32 weeks of gestation) having
insulin resistance was made 16 years ago. However, neonatal care has improved since …