Scientists revealed what the human body looks like under a powerful microscope (photo).

What if we could observe every part of our body in minute detail, down to the genes and cells that make up all internal organs? Scientists are on the path to creating a catalog known as the "Human Cell Atlas." The results of a new study, during which researchers managed to capture very detailed images of parts of the human body, have been published in the journal Nature, reports Science Focus.

According to the authors of the study, the "Human Cell Atlas" can be likened to a GPS navigator in a car, but it is designed for the cells of the human body and contains information on how they change over time. This new research may provide insights into how bones actually form and how conditions like arthritis and other diseases develop.

Researchers have already gathered information about more than 100 million cells in the human body, but they hope that the final version of the "Human Cell Atlas" will include information about billions of cells.

The authors of the study state that with such a catalog, understanding specific genes and cell types within organ tissues can be improved, which would enhance the diagnosis of various diseases and may aid in the development of new treatments.

One of the significant achievements of this new research is the acquisition of new data regarding the human digestive system. Scientists combined data from 1.6 million cells to create a complex map of the cells present in the intestines. In particular, they identified the types of these cells, their locations, and how they interact with the human body. To date, this is the most comprehensive map of cells of its kind ever created.

For cell identification, researchers utilized highly advanced microscopes, computer analysis, and assistance from artificial intelligence. They believe that with the created cell catalog, diseases can be diagnosed by comparing current data with those in the cell map.

During the study, scientists captured many exciting, highly detailed images of various body parts, but two of the best are these photographs.

The image below shows an extremely magnified view of lung tissue in the human body. Such images can also help improve our understanding of how the lungs respond to COVID-19.

The next image, which can be seen below, depicts the human small intestine in intricate detail. This organ is approximately 7 meters long and plays a crucial role in food digestion.