The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations
L. Benga, A. Rehm, C. Gougoula, P. Westhoff, T. Wachtmeister, W. P. M. Benten, E. Engelhardt, A. P. M. Weber, K. Koehrer, M. Sager, S. Janssen
The paper investigates how host genetics shape microbiome composition across generations, finding that host genotype has a stronger influence than maternal legacy after the first generation.
bioRxiv · Mar 14, 2024Ecology