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Vaher et al. perform a comprehensive characterization of very preterm infant gut microbiome and its associations with MRI markers of encephalopathy of prematurity. The results suggest links between bacterial species and their functions with brain development. Because gut microbiome is modifiable, this research could offer new avenues for perinatal neuroprotection.

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Introduction Preterm birth (PTB) is strongly associated with encephalopathy of prematurity (EoP) and neurocognitive impairment. The biological axes linking PTB with atypical brain development are unce...