Individuality and convergence of the infant gut microbiota during the first year of life

Microbial colonization of the gut is a key process in infant development. Here, de Muinck and Trosvik analyze 2,684 fecal specimens sampled from 12 infants during their first year of life, providing detailed insights into the human gut colonization process.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Eric J. de Muinck, Pål Trosvik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-06-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04641-7
Description
Summary:Microbial colonization of the gut is a key process in infant development. Here, de Muinck and Trosvik analyze 2,684 fecal specimens sampled from 12 infants during their first year of life, providing detailed insights into the human gut colonization process.
ISSN:2041-1723