Using data from over 3,000 infant samples worldwide, this groundbreaking study unlocks the secrets of gut microbiome development, setting the stage for improved child health diagnostics globally.
Study: Early life microbial succession in the gut follows common patterns in humans across the globe. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers characterized generalizable early-life gut microbial colonization patterns.
The human gut microbiome is an ecosystem of diverse microbes that interact with one another and form partnerships with the host. An infant’s gastrointestinal tract is colonized for the first time at birth, and microbial succession ensues in the first years of life. Environmental exposure and natural…