New Insights in Gut Microbiota Establishment in Healthy Breast FedNeonates

The establishment of a pioneer gut microbiota is increasingly recognized as a crucial stage in neonatal development influencing health throughout life. While current knowledge is mainly based on either culture or molecular analysis of feces, authors of this article have opted for a comprehensive approach complementing culture with state-of-the-art molecular methods.

Increased honey bee diversity means fewer pathogens, more helpful bacteria, IU biologist finds

Another first, research also finds probiotic species used by humans flourishing in colonies.

A novel study of honey bee genetic diversity co-authored by an Indiana University biologist has for the first time found that greater diversity in worker bees leads to colonies with fewer pathogens and more abundant helpful bacteria like probiotic species.