Scalable spatial transcriptomics through computational array reconstruction.

Nature biotechnology
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Abstract

Spatial transcriptomics enables gene expression mapping within tissues but is often limited by imaging constraints. We present an imaging-free approach that reconstructs spatial barcode locations using molecular diffusion and dimensionality reduction. Validated against ground truth imaging, our method achieves high fidelity and scales to centimeter-sized tissues. This approach enhances spatial transcriptomics' accessibility and throughput, enabling large-scale studies without specialized imaging equipment.

Year of Publication
2025
Journal
Nature biotechnology
Date Published
04/2025
ISSN
1546-1696
DOI
10.1038/s41587-025-02612-0
PubMed ID
40181168
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