# AI foundation model maps protein patterns in tissues across scales

Researchers developed a virtual tissue foundation model that can analyze spatial proteomics data — the locations of proteins within tissues — across different scales. This AI tool helps scientists understand tissue architecture and cell interactions in health and disease, potentially accelerating biological discovery and diagnostic research.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10884-y) — 2026-08-05