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Scientists create first full map of human immune system connectivity

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By using advanced screening methods to tune into the communications taking place between individual cells, scientists have produced the first full connectivity map of the human immune system. This new wiring diagram will help researchers better underst… Continue reading Scientists create first full map of human immune system connectivity→

Detailed lung cell map uncovers new pieces of the asthma puzzle

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Considering how common asthma is, it’s rather surprising that we don’t know all that much about how the condition works. Now, as part of the Human Cell Atlas initiative researchers have mapped the different types of cells in the lungs, and sp… Continue reading Detailed lung cell map uncovers new pieces of the asthma puzzle→