bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis

Extract image features and segment cells for Visium-like spatial transcriptomics workflows.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills --skill bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis
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Skill: bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis
Source: https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills/tree/main/workspace/skills/bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills --skill bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables researchers to bridge tissue imaging with spatial transcriptomics by automatically extracting image-derived features, segmenting cells or nuclei, and computing morphology metrics to enrich downstream gene-expression analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image feature extraction per spatial spot and per molecule with Squidpy, enabling integrated multimodal analyses.
  • Cell/nuclei segmentation from tissue images using Watershed or Cellpose backends, improving spot-level morphology understanding.
  • Morphological feature computation and integration with expression data for clustering, domain discovery, and visualization in spatial studies.
  • Use Case: combine image-derived features with expression PCA to refine spatial domains and interpret tissue architecture.

Quick Start

Provide a spatial tissue image and run the analysis to extract features, segment cells, and compute morphology for downstream interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions about bio-spatial-transcriptomics-image-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I extract image-derived features for spatial transcriptomics spot analysis?

Integrate image-derived features with gene expression data by computing morphology metrics per spatial spot using Squidpy. This combines tissue image characteristics with expression PCA to refine spatial domains and interpret tissue architecture in downstream analyses.

Can I perform cell segmentation on tissue images using Cellpose and Squidpy?

Perform cell and nuclei segmentation on tissue images using Watershed or optional Cellpose backends integrated with Squidpy. This capability improves spot-level morphology understanding for Visium-like spatial transcriptomics workflows across various tissue types.

What spatial transcriptomics data formats are required for tissue image morphology analysis?

Tissue image morphology analysis requires proper spatial tissue image data and spatial annotations compatible with Visium-like workflows. You must provide high-resolution tissue images alongside spatial coordinate mappings to successfully extract image features and segment cells.

Does spatial image analysis work with Visium-like spatial transcriptomics workflows across different tissue types?

Spatial image analysis supports Visium-like spatial transcriptomics workflows across various tissue types. It processes tissue images to extract features and segment cells, enabling integration of image morphology with gene expression for spatial domain discovery.

Why integrate image morphology with gene expression data for spatial domain discovery?

Integrate image morphology with gene expression data to refine spatial domains and interpret tissue architecture. Combining image-derived features with expression PCA enhances clustering resolution and reveals spatial patterns that expression data alone may miss.