New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) introduces two computational tools that utilize spatial data to enhance understanding of cancer.
One tool, COVET, provides a detailed representation of cellular neighborhoods by capturing gene activity and can be integrated with widely used single-cell analysis tools.
The other tool, called Starfysh, analyzes immune cell types and activity in specific regions of tumors, offering insights into tumor biology and potential for personalized immunotherapy.
The research, featured in Nature Biotechnology, highlights the importance of spatial analysis in advancing cancer research and treatment.