1. 25% of infants lacked Bifidobacterium; linked to allergies, eczema, asthma.
2. Study included 412 infants, analyzed gut bacteria via DNA.
3. Cesarean delivery associated with reduced Bifidobacterium.
4. High Bifidobacterium levels correlated with lower allergic conditions.
5. Presence of B. breve significantly reduces allergy risk.
6. Infants lacking Bifidobacterium had harmful bacteria dominating gut.
7. Study suggests early gut microbiota impacts long-term health. 8. Continued research planned on infant microbiome effects.

Source: Communications Biology