About us

The Biodiversity Cell Atlas (BCA) is a coordinated international effort aimed at molecularly characterizing cell types across the eukaryotic tree of life. Our mission is to pave the way for the efficient expansion of cell atlases to hundreds of species.

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• White paper (Nature, 2025)

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Last updated: 20 August 2026