Babies' first bacteria depend on birthing method, says new study

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 12:31 in Health & Medicine

A new study indicates different delivery methods of newborn babies has a big effect on the types of microbial communities they harbor as they emerge into the world, findings with potential implications for the heath of infants as they grow and develop.

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