Scientists map over 100 million human cells in a major step toward understanding diseases.

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in mapping human cells through the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) project, aiming to better understand and treat diseases like cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. The HCA consortium, involving over 3,600 scientists, published 40 peer-reviewed papers in Nature and other journals, detailing the mapping of over 100 million cells from more than 10,000 individuals. Key findings include the first blueprint of how the skeleton forms and detailed insights into blood vessel types, which could lead to more precise diagnostics and treatments. The project is a major step toward creating a comprehensive reference map of all human cells.

November 20, 2024
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