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Apoorva Mandavilli

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Uganda New York Times world
13 Jun 2019
Lately, scientists have identified another major contributor to the infant microbiome. breast milk, it turns out, is teeming with bacteria that colonize the infant’s gut, and could help set the course for the baby’s growing immune system and metabolism.
The latest reason to breast-feed: Milk is alive
Uganda New York Times world
18 Jan 2019
Someday soon, perhaps within a year, you’ll be able to slap a soft, stretchy patch on to your arm that tells you if you’re dehydrated. Or that your electrolytes are dangerously out of balance. Or even that you have diabetes.