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Three-dimensional molecular map of a tonsil using TOF-SIMS, a 3D chemical imaging technique that visualizes metabolic and cellular profiles of more than 190 compounds from a human tissue sample. The plot depicts four distinct chemical and protein signatures — lipids, metabolites, and isotope-labeled cells (CD20). (Image Courtesy: Ahmet Coskun)
Researchers Develop Method to Create 3D ‘Map’ of Tissue Structure and Function

The procedure marries techniques from chemistry, biology, and data science and could help doctors design precision therapies for patients who aren’t responding to treatment.