Infant

Gut Microbiome The infant gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms living in the intestines of an infant. This microbiome plays an important role in healthy development and is essential for the development of the immune system, nutrients absorption, and normal growth. Mapping the infant gut microbiome provides insight into the role of bacteria in healthy development and early life diseases, including allergies, asthma, and obesity. Through understanding of the infant gut microbiome, researchers are able to develop medical strategies to improve health outcomes and treatments for early life diseases.