First integrated Human Lung Cell Atlas provides insights into lung diseases.
By combining data from nearly 40 studies, an international team of researchers, including TGen’s Dr. Nicholas Banovich, created the first integrated single-cell atlas of the lung, revealing rare cell types and highlighting cellular differences between healthy people. In addition, the study found common cell states between lung fibrosis, cancer and COVID-19, offering new ways of understanding lung disease, which could help identify new therapeutic targets.