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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K), led by Prof. Hamim Zafar, have developed an advanced computational tool, Renoir, that enables researchers to decode how cells communicate within complex tissues.

Published in Nature Communications, the study introduces a new way to map how signals between cells influence gene activity in specific spatial contexts, addressing a long-standing challenge in biomedical research.

Every organ in the body depends on constant communication between cells. Cells constantly exchange signals to coordinate essential processes such as tissue development, immune responses, and disease progression. While recent technologies can measure gene activity...