When infant microbes guide mom’s milk

Trends in Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rosemary Abdoul Ahad, Nora Eve Joseph, Ziad Al Nabhani
DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2026.01.008
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References: 10

Abstract

In the Clinical and Translational Report in Cell Host & Microbe, Deng et al. reveal that early infant gut microbiome states predict later changes in maternal milk nutrients and metabolites, uncovering developmentally timed feedback within the mother-infant dyad. This study challenges the prevailing unidirectional model of milk-driven microbial assembly.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Nutrition and Health Gut microbiota and health Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Publication details

Journal / source
Trends in Microbiology
Volume
34
Issue
4
Pages
345–347
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN