Cell types as species: Exploring a metaphor

The concept of “cell type,” though fundamental to cell biology, is controversial. Cells have historically been classified into types based on morphology, physiology, or location. More recently, single cell transcriptomic studies have revealed fine-scale differences among cells with similar gross phe...

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Main Author: Jeff J. Doyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.868565/full