Lineage Tracing
Lineage tracing is a scientific technique used to track the developmental history of individual cells or organisms. This method involves labeling specific cells or organisms with unique markers, such as fluorescent dyes or genetic tags, and then observing their descendants over time. By tracing the lineage of cells or organisms, researchers can gain insights into processes such as cell division, differentiation, migration, and tissue formation. Lineage tracing is commonly used in fields such as developmental biology, stem cell research, and cancer biology to study the origins and fates of cells in complex biological systems.