Age-related changes in the urinary microbiome of healthy Japanese children

Key Points

• Healthy Japanese children show significant age-related changes in their urinary microbiome composition, affecting bacterial diversity.
• Results indicate a notable difference in microbial composition between younger and older age groups, with distinct profiles at various ages.
• Observational analysis across a diverse population illustrates how age impacts the urinary microbiome, emphasizing dynamics in healthy individuals.
• These findings support further investigations into the urinary microbiome's role in health and development, especially in childhood.