Amy M. Ehrlich, Alline R. Pacheco, Bethany M. Henrick, Diana H. Taft et al.
BACKGROUND: Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis (B. infantis) is a commensal bacterium that colonizes the gastrointestinal tract of breast-fed infants. B. infantis can efficiently utilize the abundant supply of oligosaccharides found in human milk (HMO) to help establish residence. We hypothesize...