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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2026; 15(1): 118362
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362
Table 9 The roadmap for future research
| Research frontier | Current status | Future goal |
| Dark matter | 90% uncharacterized | Comprehensive viral reference catalogs |
| Study design | Cross-sectional “snapshots” | Multi-decade longitudinal tracking. |
| Mechanisms | Purely associative | Proof-of-concept in organoids and GF models |
| Therapeutics | Experimental/compassionate | Phase III clinical trials in paediatric IBD/NEC |
- Citation: Saeed NK, Elbeltagi YM, Al-Beltagi M. Unveiling the viral dimension: The paediatric gut virome as a key modulator of gastrointestinal metabolic, and neurodevelopmental health. World J Virol 2026; 15(1): 118362
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v15/i1/118362.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362