Maternal gut Bifidobacterium breve modifies fetal brain metabolism in germ-free mice.

Lopez-Tello J, Kiu R, Schofield Z, Zhang CXW, van Sinderen, Le Gall, Hall LJ, Sferruzzi-Perri AN. (2024)

Molecular metabolism

Recent advances have significantly expanded our understanding of the gut microbiome's influence on host physiology and metabolism. However, the specific role of certain microorganisms in gestational health and fetal development remains underexplored.