Mapping the Pituitary Cell Atlas with Multiomics

To gain insight into the immense complexity of biological structures such as the brain, it is imperative that investigators take an integrative approach that employs multi-omic technology and data. For instance, a complex neurological structure like the pituitary, which is considered the “master gland” of the endocrine system, regulates vital physiological functions, including growth, sexual maturation, reproduction, and lactation. A detailed characterization of pituitary cell populations and their underlying gene regulatory programs is needed to better understand cellular functions in this structurally complex tissue—just the right spot for some cutting-edge multi-omic studies.