Genome-Scale CRISPRi Atlas Maps Gene Function Across Human iPSCs
Researchers have published a comprehensive CRISPRi atlas that maps the function of over 11,000 genes in human induced pluripotent stem cells. This resource provides a framework for understanding how specific genes regulate stem cell behavior and identity.
Why it matters
This atlas serves as a foundational tool for regenerative medicine and developmental biology, potentially accelerating the development of cell-based therapies.
A new genome-scale atlas is offering an unprecedented look at how individual genes shape the transcriptional landscape of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Published in Nature Biotechnology , the resource catalogs the effects of perturbing 11,692 expressed genes across more than 2.5 million single cells, creating a reference framework for understanding how pluripotent identity is maintained and regulated.
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