Establishing and maintaining beneficial interactions between the host and its associated
microbiota are key requirements for host health. Although the gut microbiota has previously …

Exclusive human milk feeding for the first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding for 1
to 2 years of life or longer, is recognized as the normative standard for infant feeding. 1, 2 …

Preterm birth is an increasing worldwide problem. Prematurity is the second most common
cause of death in children under 5 years of age. It is associated with a higher risk of several …

Goblet cells (GCs) are specialized epithelial cells that line multiple mucosal surfaces and
have a well-appreciated role in barrier maintenance through the secretion of mucus …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a long-standing inflammatory skin disease that is highly prevalent
worldwide. Multiple factors contribute to AD, with genetics as well as the environment …

The gut is an efficient barrier which protects against the passage of pathogenic
microorganisms and potential harmful macromolecules into the body, in addition to its …

Gut microbiota is an assortment of microorganisms inhabiting the length and width of the
mammalian gastrointestinal tract. The composition of this microbial community is host …

Neonatal gut microbiota establishment represents a crucial stage for gut maturation,
metabolic and immunologic programming, and consequently short-and long-term health …

The human superorganism is a conglomerate of mammalian and microbial cells, with the
latter estimated to outnumber the former by ten to one and the microbial genetic repertoire …

Human milk is the gold standard for newborn infants. Breast milk not only provides nutrients,
it also contains bioactive components that guide the development of the infant's intestinal …