Recent advances in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition

Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition are rapidly evolving, exciting and diverse disciplines. Because the field is so expansive, this commentary highlights important trends, rather than narrowly focusing on specific advances. Examples of advances in the highest impact and rapidly moving areas of pediatric gastroenterology are reviewed, including the intestinal microbiome, biomedical genomics, the biology of unique gastrointestinal cell types, and microRNAs (miRNAs).