Breadcrumb Home News And Media Infographic: One Human (Assembly Required) Written by Leah Eisenstadt, Illustrated by Susanna Hamilton October 14, 2016 Almost all cells in the human body have the same DNA, but in each cell only certain genes are expressed. Download full size infographic RELATED CONTENT News: An atlas of immune cells gets expanded Biologic Podcast: Harnessing the immune system to fight cancer, with Nir Hacohen Research highlights: Human Cell Atlas From the Ó³»´«Ã½: International Human Cell Atlas initiative gets underway From Technology Review: Latest news News 06.15.2026 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of the modern cochlear implant News 06.15.2026 Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases News 05.13.2026 Precision DNA editing targets root cause of severe childhood epilepsy in preclinical study News 05.01.2026 Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins All news
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