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Mother’s Microbes Influence Fetal Brain and Gut Development

This shows a pregnant woman.Researchers discovered the activity of genes in the fetal intestine, brain, and placenta is influenced by the microbes in the mother's body. In a study comparing normal mice with germ-free mice in sterile environments, significant differences were found in gene expressions associated with the immune system, nervous system, and pregnancy regulation.

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