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Beyond cell atlases: spatial biology reveals mechanisms behind disease

Nature Biotechnology volume 43, pages 841–844 (2025)Cite this article

As the next generation of spatial transcriptomics tools hits the market, researchers are uncovering previously unknown interactions that could transform clinical research.

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