Publications by authors named "W Specht"

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) is invaluable for profiling cellular heterogeneity and transcriptional states, but transcriptomic profiles do not always delineate subsets defined by surface proteins. Cellular indexing of transcriptomes and epitopes (CITE-seq) enables simultaneous profiling of single-cell transcriptomes and surface proteomes; however, accurate cell-type annotation requires a classifier that integrates multimodal data. Here, we describe multimodal classifier hierarchy (MMoCHi), a marker-based approach for accurate cell-type classification across multiple single-cell modalities that does not rely on reference atlases.

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Article Synopsis
  • Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) helps us study cell diversity and gene expression, but it doesn’t always match up with surface protein profiles, especially in immune cells.
  • The new technique, CITE-seq, allows researchers to analyze both RNA transcripts and surface proteins at the same time, but requires a sophisticated classifier for accurate identification of cell types.
  • The MultiModal Classifier Hierarchy (MMoCHi) effectively combines gene and protein data for classifying immune cell types, outperforming existing methods and offering flexibility to analyze various biological samples and cell types.
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The A-01 wetland treatment system (WTS) is a surface flow wetland planted with giant bulrush [Schoenoplectus californicus (C.A. Mey.

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U.S. regulatory agencies commonly require effluent toxicity testing with Ceriodaphnia dubia--a practice that has led to the criticism that this species and test protocol often does not reflect local taxa or site-specific conditions.

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