{"id":15868,"date":"2024-07-13T14:25:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T08:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbirt.net\/staging\/?p=15868"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:34:34","slug":"decoding-diversity-how-ethnicity-shapes-our-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbirt.net\/staging\/decoding-diversity-how-ethnicity-shapes-our-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Diversity: How Ethnicity Shapes Our Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A recent study led by researchers from A*STAR explores the interplay between race and the function of the cell. Researchers used healthy blood samples obtained from more than 600 donors across seven population groups in five Asian countries to create the world’s giant scRNA-seq reference atlas called the Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA). This variety is essential since most genetic studies are focused on individuals with European ancestry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our immune system is a splendid cellular ballet that guards us against regular invasions. But have you ever wondered that this same immune system can vary depending on where you come from? Researchers gave a detailed look into single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). Just think about being able to analyze every soldier within your army’s immune system instead of just the whole battalion. This method allows researchers to reveal each individual’s gene expression profile for their immunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethnicity’s Effect on Immune Cells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most surprising thing the research found was how ethnic background affects different features of immune cells. The effect of ethnicity seemed to be significant as it compared with gender and far more than factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), or others just like these. Several influences were observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n