Genome biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: June 21, 2021
Abstract
Spatial
transcriptomic
studies
are
becoming
increasingly
common
and
large,
posing
important
statistical
computational
challenges
for
many
analytic
tasks.
Here,
we
present
SPARK-X,
a
non-parametric
method
rapid
effective
detection
of
spatially
expressed
genes
in
large
spatial
studies.
SPARK-X
not
only
produces
type
I
error
control
high
power
but
also
brings
orders
magnitude
savings.
We
apply
to
analyze
three
datasets,
one
which
is
analyzable
by
SPARK-X.
In
these
data,
identifies
including
those
that
within
the
same
cell
type,
revealing
new
biological
insights.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185(10), P. 1777 - 1792.e21
Published: May 1, 2022
Spatially
resolved
transcriptomic
technologies
are
promising
tools
to
study
complex
biological
processes
such
as
mammalian
embryogenesis.
However,
the
imbalance
between
resolution,
gene
capture,
and
field
of
view
current
methodologies
precludes
their
systematic
application
analyze
relatively
large
three-dimensional
mid-
late-gestation
embryos.
Here,
we
combined
DNA
nanoball
(DNB)-patterned
arrays
in
situ
RNA
capture
create
spatial
enhanced
resolution
omics-sequencing
(Stereo-seq).
We
applied
Stereo-seq
generate
mouse
organogenesis
spatiotemporal
atlas
(MOSTA),
which
maps
with
single-cell
high
sensitivity
kinetics
directionality
transcriptional
variation
during
organogenesis.
used
this
information
gain
insight
into
molecular
basis
cell
heterogeneity
fate
specification
developing
tissues
dorsal
midbrain.
Our
panoramic
will
facilitate
in-depth
investigation
longstanding
questions
concerning
normal
abnormal
development.
Nature Methods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 171 - 178
Published: Jan. 31, 2022
Spatial
omics
data
are
advancing
the
study
of
tissue
organization
and
cellular
communication
at
an
unprecedented
scale.
Flexible
tools
required
to
store,
integrate
visualize
large
diversity
spatial
data.
Here,
we
present
Squidpy,
a
Python
framework
that
brings
together
from
image
analysis
enable
scalable
description
molecular
data,
such
as
transcriptome
or
multivariate
proteins.
Squidpy
provides
efficient
infrastructure
numerous
methods
allow
efficiently
manipulate
interactively
is
extensible
can
be
interfaced
with
variety
already
existing
libraries
for
Genome Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 27, 2022
Abstract
Single-cell
transcriptomics
(scRNA-seq)
has
become
essential
for
biomedical
research
over
the
past
decade,
particularly
in
developmental
biology,
cancer,
immunology,
and
neuroscience.
Most
commercially
available
scRNA-seq
protocols
require
cells
to
be
recovered
intact
viable
from
tissue.
This
precluded
many
cell
types
study
largely
destroys
spatial
context
that
could
otherwise
inform
analyses
of
identity
function.
An
increasing
number
platforms
now
facilitate
spatially
resolved,
high-dimensional
assessment
gene
transcription,
known
as
‘spatial
transcriptomics’.
Here,
we
introduce
different
classes
method,
which
either
record
locations
hybridized
mRNA
molecules
tissue,
image
positions
themselves
prior
assessment,
or
employ
arrays
probes
pre-determined
location.
We
review
sizes
tissue
area
can
assessed,
their
resolution,
genes
profiled.
discuss
if
preservation
influences
choice
platform,
provide
guidance
on
whether
specific
may
better
suited
discovery
screens
hypothesis
testing.
Finally,
bioinformatic
methods
analysing
transcriptomic
data,
including
pre-processing,
integration
with
existing
inference
cell-cell
interactions.
Spatial
-omics
are
already
improving
our
understanding
human
tissues
research,
diagnostic,
therapeutic
settings.
To
build
upon
these
recent
advancements,
entry-level
those
seeking
own
research.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
619(7970), P. 585 - 594
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
Understanding
kidney
disease
relies
on
defining
the
complexity
of
cell
types
and
states,
their
associated
molecular
profiles
interactions
within
tissue
neighbourhoods
1
.
Here
we
applied
multiple
single-cell
single-nucleus
assays
(>400,000
nuclei
or
cells)
spatial
imaging
technologies
to
a
broad
spectrum
healthy
reference
kidneys
(45
donors)
diseased
(48
patients).
This
has
provided
high-resolution
cellular
atlas
51
main
types,
which
include
rare
previously
undescribed
populations.
The
multi-omic
approach
provides
detailed
transcriptomic
profiles,
regulatory
factors
localizations
spanning
entire
kidney.
We
also
define
28
states
across
nephron
segments
interstitium
that
were
altered
in
injury,
encompassing
cycling,
adaptive
(successful
maladaptive
repair),
transitioning
degenerative
states.
Molecular
signatures
permitted
localization
these
injury
using
transcriptomics,
while
large-scale
3D
analysis
(around
1.2
million
neighbourhoods)
corresponding
linkages
active
immune
responses.
These
analyses
defined
biological
pathways
are
relevant
time-course
niches,
including
underlying
epithelial
repair
predicted
with
decline
function.
integrated
multimodal
human
represents
comprehensive
benchmark
neighbourhoods,
outcome-associated
publicly
available
interactive
visualizations.