Unlocking the genetic influence on milk variation and its potential implication for infant health.

Cell Genom

Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, University Hospital LMU Munich, German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ), partner site Munich, Munich, Germany; Computational Health Center, Institute of Translational Genomics, Helmholtz Munich, Neuherberg, Germany. Electronic address:

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Human milk is essential for both infant and maternal health.
  • The study by Johnson et al. uses human genetics and genomics to explore how maternal genetics affect the composition of breast milk.
  • The research also examines the connection between variations in milk and the development of the infant gut microbiome.

Article Abstract

Human milk has long been recognized for its critical role in infant and maternal health. In this issue of Cell Genomics, Johnson et al. apply a human genetics and genomics approach to shed light on the complex relationship between maternal genetics, milk variation, and the infant gut microbiome.

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