Study: C-Section Babies Miss Out on a Dose of Beneficial Bacteria

DNA may dictate your development, but you also wouldn't be you without the unique mix of bacteria that make their home on your body. This week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers say that the very moment of your birth can decide for a lifetime what kind bacteria live in your body, and even whether you'll be at a higher risk for conditions like asthma.