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Maternal influences on infant gut microbiome and health - Nature

Source: Nature - Main • Published: 12 Aug 2026, 00:00

Maternal influences on infant gut microbiome and health - Nature

A large longitudinal metagenomic study traces how maternal and early-life factors shape the developing infant gut microbiome and early health outcomes.

Key Takeaways
  • Establishment of the infant gut microbiome is critical for later health 1
  • We integrated these data with 474 clinical and exposure variables
  • Maternal gut microbiome is a major reservoir for infant gut strains
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