Microbiome Academy
Gut microbiome, the ecosystem of microorganisms living in gastrointestinal tracts, is increasingly recognized as a key to many aspects of human health. During infancy and early childhood, sequential development of gut microbiome underpins appropriate maturation of immune system and healthy metabolism, and is linked to neurocognitive development. Nutrition is essential for the process of establishing a healthy gut microbiome, with essential role of breastfeeding in early months, and the important role of diet diversity in stimulating the maturation of a diverse gut microbiome.
Microbiome Academy is dedicated to providing scientific information and resources on gut microbiome development, how this process is shaped by nutrition, and the implications for health.
Articles
The infant gut virome: Knowns, unknowns, and avenues for future studies
Environment and microbiota intersection with human health
Infographics
The Human Milk Microbiome: A living ecosystem that benefits mothers and infants
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: A dynamic bi-directional communication
Friends for life: A healthy microbiome builds a strong immune system
Videos
Gut Talk Series: The Infant Microbiome and the Risks of Dysbiosis
Gut Talk Series: Probiotics and maternal nutrition
Diet is known to be a driver of microbiome variation, and yet the precise mechanisms by which certain dietary components modulate the microbiome.
E-learning programs
News
CHILD study highlights the role of infant gut microbiota and ethnicity in the development of food sensitisation
How babies born by caesarean-section could be treated with maternal fecal microbiota transplants