Mapping the body’s cells one donor at a time

Scientists are exploring how our cells, which all have the same genome, differentiate to perform different functions in the body, like red blood cells and white blood cells. — AFP

Moments after being taken off life support, an anonymous Californian woman in the United States gave the most abundant of gifts: 17 different tissues and organs.

Some were transplanted into strangers in need, but many others were rushed off on a unique mission.