Background: In a study conducted in 1966–1969, longitudinal measurements were made of the metabolic rate in growing infants. Statistical methods for analyzing longitudinal data weren’t r
Microbiota is a critical regulator of the immune system development and homeostasis, and its composition and function can be modulated by various factors, including respiratory viral infections, e.g S
Context:Â Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is particularly abundant in neonates but its association with measures of adiposity and metabolic health in early infancy is poorly delineated. Besides sustaining
Maternal colonization with Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disrupts the vaginal microbiota, potentially affecting infant microbiota assembly and growth. While the gut microbiota’s importance in infant gro
