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The aim is to investigate how host genetics influence the gut mycobiome and its interactions with bacteria.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Genetics meets the gut mycobiome

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The aim is to investigate how host genetics influence the gut mycobiome and its interactions with bacteria.
Multi-cohort genome-wide study conducted
Analysis of genetic factors affecting the gut mycobiome
Assessment of links to immune and brain function
Identified significant genetic influences on gut mycobiome composition
Demonstrated relationships between mycobiome and immune responses
Highlighted challenges in reproducing findings due to complexity

Abstract

A new multi-cohort genome-wide study published in Vita1 has revealed that host genetics shapes the gut mycobiome, alongside its impact on bacteria, further expanding the scope of microbiome research. While the study offers exciting links to immune and brain function, these new findings also underscore ongoing challenges in interpretation and reproducibility.

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Daoming Wang

Vinod Kumar

Jingyuan Fu

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Radboud University Nijmegen

University of Groningen

Radboud University Medical Center

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