New algorithm makes maps of gene activity easier to compare while preserving cell-level detail

Researchers created an algorithm called Domain Elastic Transform to align spatial transcriptomics tissue maps. It pairs physical cell positions with gene expression to smoothly reshape distorted samples without converting points into pixel grids. This approach helps scientists directly compare cellular organization across developmental stages while preserving single-cell resolution.

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