Human milk (HM) is dynamic and shows a high inter-and intra-individual variability. To
characterize HM with precision, it is necessary to understand the factors that modulate its …

Acquisition and establishment of the oral microbiota occur in a dynamic process over
various stages and involve close and continuous interactions with the host and its …

Breastfeeding is associated with considerable health benefits for infants. Aside from
essential nutrients, immune cells and bioactive components, breast milk also contains a …

Exosomes are biomolecular nanostructures released from cells. They carry specific
biomolecular information and are mainly researched for their exquisite properties as a …

Background Human milk is an important source of bacteria for the developing infant and has
been shown to influence the bacterial composition of the neonate, which in turn can affect …

Human milk is a complex and variable ecosystem fundamental to the development of
newborns. This study aimed to investigate relationships between human milk …

Maternal obesity has been associated with changes in the macronutrient concentration of
human milk (HM), which have the potential to promote weight gain and increase the long …

There is a paucity of data on the effect of preterm birth on the immunological composition of
breast milk throughout the different stages of lactation. We aimed to characterise the effects …

Background: Mother's own milk is the optimal source of nutrients and provides numerous
health advantages for mothers and infants. As they have supplementary nutritional needs …

Maternal genetics is a key determinant of human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) composition in
human milk. Beyond genetic status, other factors influencing the HMO profile are poorly …