Mapping Development and Disease With Spatial Biology Technologies

Spatial biology offers insights into cell, tissue, and organ organization and function and plays an integral role in understanding biological processes.

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Published: September 17, 2024

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Spatial biology is transforming our understanding of how cells function within their native environments. By integrating next-generation sequencing with advanced imaging, researchers can map gene activity and cell interactions in situ, offering unprecedented insights into tissue architecture and disease mechanisms.

This article delves into how these technologies are being applied to study development and disease, highlighting the potential for breakthroughs in diagnostics and therapeutics. Continue reading to explore how spatial biology is reshaping the biomedical research landscape.

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Monica Hoyos Flight, PhD

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Monica is a freelance science communications consultant providing writing and editing services for researchers, research organizations and companies. She has a PhD in neuroscience from Imperial College London and extensive experience as an editor for Springer Nature journals and research communications manager at the University of Edinburgh.

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Mapping Development and Disease With Spatial Biology Technologies

Spatial biology offers insights into cell, tissue, and organ organization and function and plays an integral role in understanding biological processes.