Core Concepts
Microbiota composition in infants may impact cognitive development.
Abstract
The content explores how the microbiota affects infant neurodevelopment through a pilot study on 56 infants. It delves into the link between microbiota and cognitive development, highlighting the potential for identifying microorganisms or compounds to enhance neural system development. The study emphasizes the need for further research to establish a concrete link between the microbiome and brain development, potentially leading to clinical applications.
- Pilot study on 56 infants
- Microbiota impact on cognitive development
- Potential for identifying beneficial microorganisms
- Need for further research and clinical applications
- Neuroimaging and microbiota-gut-brain axis research
- Importance of nutritional information in microbiome-brain relationships
- Funding sources and financial disclosures
Stats
Participants who completed the Point and Gaze test had increased levels of Bifidobacterium and Eggerthella and reduced levels of Hungatella and Streptococcus.
Infants who successfully tracked the direction of a researcher's point and gaze had increased Actinobacteria and reduced Firmicutes at the phylum level.
Brain imaging results showed associations between microbiota composition and rhythm processing.
Quotes
"Our pilot study is one of many first steps needed to transfer this area of research into clinical practice." - Sebastian Hunter
"The study is an additional illustration that neurodevelopmental assessments, especially using neuroimaging, should be incorporated into future studies of the efficacy of probiotics in infancy." - Brittany R. Howell