A dense and diverse microbial community inhabits the gut and many epithelial surfaces.
Referred to as the microbiota, it co-evolved with the host and is beneficial for many host …

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 link between the gut microbiome and health has recently garnered considerable interest
in its employment for medicinal purposes. Since the early microbiota exhibits more flexibility …

It is well established that the gut microbiota plays an important role in host health and is
perturbed by several factors including antibiotics. Antibiotic‐induced changes in microbial …

Highlights•In utero microbial stimulation modulates both prenatal and postnatal immune cell
development.•Unique neonatal gut microenvironment allows for progressive colonization of …

Aging is characterized by the functional decline of tissues and organs and increased risk of
aging-associated disorders, which pose major societal challenges and are a public health …

The role of the gut microbiota in human health and disease has garnered heightened
attention over the past decade. A thorough understanding of microbial variation over the life …

The relationship between cesarean section (CS) delivery and intestinal microbiota is
increasingly studied. CS-born infants display distinct gut microbial compositions due to the …

Antibiotic therapy is one of the most important strategies to treat bacterial infections. The
overuse of antibiotics, especially in the perinatal period, is associated with long-lasting …

Abnormal microbial colonization in the gut at an early stage of life affects growth,
development, and health, resulting in short-and long-term adverse effects. Microbial …