Microbiome

Scientists develop new method that analyse who is doing what in your microbiome

A novel computational method has been developed by scientists that can analyse who is doing what in your microbiome.

Jan 22, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

High-fat diet in pregnancy may impact baby's gut, immune system

The results showed that expecting mothers' diets can lead to distinct changes in their babies' microbiome, which could affect energy extraction from food as well as early immunity development.

Aug 09, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

Vaginal birth makes baby healthier, says study

Opting for a vaginal birth can make your baby healthier as researchers have found that this practice is beneficial for inter-generational transfer of the microbiome from mother to infant, which is crucial for the newborn to build strong immunity.

Dec 31, 2015, 12:31 PM IST