Nature Genetics
Volume 54 Issue 2, February 2022
https://www.nature.com/ng/volumes/54/issues/2

Editorial | 11 February 2022
Our genes, our microbes
In recent years, large-scale genomic studies have been performed in attempts to determine how genetic variation in the human host influences the gut microbiome. As microbiome traits are very heterogeneous, new analytical approaches are needed to move this field forward. By using genetic tools, there is a huge opportunity to enrich our understanding of the complex link between humans and our intimately associated microbial species.