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Origins of Health Outcomes: Linking the Gut Microbiome and Early Life Events to Predict Childhood Obesity Risk

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: While numerous studies have explored the impact of feeding mode (e.g., breastfeeding, formula feeding, or mixed feeding) on microbiome composition, many are limited by cross-sectional designs, small sample sizes, or low-resolution sequencing techniques. This study leverages full-length 16S rRNA sequencing and a longitudinal approach to comprehensively examine how feeding mode influences gut microbiome composition during the first year of life, offering potential predictors of future health outcomes.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.106777

Authors: Sterling Wright, Megan Petrov, Corrie Whisner

Institution: Arizona State University

Language: English

Topic: Gut microbiota and health

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000