Human Milk Oligosaccharides Shape Infant Gut Microbiome Well Past Breastfeeding
A large cohort study finds HMOs have age-dependent, structure-specific effects on infant gut bacteria that persist to 13 months.
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A large cohort study finds HMOs have age-dependent, structure-specific effects on infant gut bacteria that persist to 13 months.
Human milk oligosaccharides shape beneficial gut bacteria in infants, providing lifelong protection against infections and chronic diseases.
A fetal enzyme floods newborns with hyocholic acids that train immune tolerance and shape a healthy gut microbiomeβthen disappear by adulthood.
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Comprehensive review reveals how bacterial and fungal overgrowth in the small intestine triggers systemic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
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Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy programs offspring's intestinal health and colitis susceptibility throughout life.
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