Impact of maternal fecal microbiota on the early development of neonatal gut microbial community

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Maternal fecal microbiota influences the initial colonization of neonatal gut microbiota, but the relationship is not a direct replication.
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Neonatal fecal samples exhibit lower alpha diversity and distinct community structures compared to maternal stool samples.
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Both maternal and neonatal samples share a similar phylum-level profile dominated by Firmicutes, indicating some maternal contribution.
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Many taxa present in neonatal fecal samples were absent in maternal stool, suggesting additional sources of microbial colonization.
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The study refines models of early-life microbial transmission by highlighting the unique characteristics of early neonatal gut microbiota.

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