The microbiome in early life: implications for health outcomes
Recent studies have characterized how host genetics, prenatal environment and delivery
mode can shape the newborn microbiome at birth. Following this, postnatal factors, such as …
mode can shape the newborn microbiome at birth. Following this, postnatal factors, such as …
The human gut microbiome in health and disease
The harmonic coexistence of microorganisms with the human body is the result of a long
coevolutionary process that has minimized competition for nutrients and immunological …
coevolutionary process that has minimized competition for nutrients and immunological …
The vaginal microbiome and preterm birth
JM Fettweis, MG Serrano, JP Brooks, DJ Edwards… - Nature medicine, 2019 - nature.com
The incidence of preterm birth exceeds 10% worldwide. There are significant disparities in
the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African …
the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African …
Racioethnic diversity in the dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy
The microbiome of the female reproductive tract has implications for women's reproductive
health. We examined the vaginal microbiome in two cohorts of women who experienced …
health. We examined the vaginal microbiome in two cohorts of women who experienced …
The vaginal microbiome during pregnancy and the postpartum period in a European population
The composition and structure of the pregnancy vaginal microbiome may influence
susceptibility to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Studies on the pregnant vaginal microbiome …
susceptibility to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Studies on the pregnant vaginal microbiome …
[HTML][HTML] Cervicovaginal microbiota, women's health, and reproductive outcomes
The human microbiome project has shown a remarkable diversity of microbial ecology
within the human body. The vaginal microbiota is unique in that in many women it is most …
within the human body. The vaginal microbiota is unique in that in many women it is most …
Racial and ethnic differences in preterm birth: a complex, multifactorial problem
TA Manuck - Seminars in perinatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Preterm birth remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among nonanomalous
neonates, and is a major public health problem. Non-Hispanic black women have a 2-fold …
neonates, and is a major public health problem. Non-Hispanic black women have a 2-fold …
The prenatal gut microbiome: are we colonized with bacteria in utero?
The colonization of the gut with microbes in early life is critical to the developing newborn
immune system, metabolic function and potentially future health. Maternal microbes are …
immune system, metabolic function and potentially future health. Maternal microbes are …
Daily vaginal microbiota fluctuations associated with natural hormonal cycle, contraceptives, diet, and exercise
SD Song, KD Acharya, JE Zhu, CM Deveney… - MSphere, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
The microorganisms of the vaginal tract are critical for vaginal and reproductive health.
However, the regulation of these microorganisms is not well understood. Therefore, we …
However, the regulation of these microorganisms is not well understood. Therefore, we …
Increased richness and diversity of the vaginal microbiota and spontaneous preterm birth
Background The bacterial community present in the female lower genital tract plays an
important role in maternal and neonatal health. Imbalances in this microbiota have been …
important role in maternal and neonatal health. Imbalances in this microbiota have been …