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Ghent University offers a unique proposal: the collaboration between veterinarians, physicians and scientists from different disciplines present at Ghent University takes the research to a higher level and creates many opportunities for innovation. At our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine these innovations can be tested in our own facilities and on the target species.
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🚀 Publication from the research group of Prof. Dr. Ward De Spiegelaere in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics
1 Apr 2025
Polytect: an automatic clustering and labeling method for multicolor digital PCR data
💡 Why does this matter?
Digital PCR (dPCR) is a powerful tool for nucleic acid quantification, but existing classification methods are often limited to one or two colors. Polytect pushes the boundaries by enabling accurate and automated analysis of multicolor dPCR data.
🔬 Key Highlights:
✅ Refines clustering results using prior knowledge of cluster centers
✅ Outperforms existing methods like flowPeaks, dpcp, and ddPCRclust
✅ Successfully merges excess clusters and identifies empty ones
✅ Available as an R package and R Shiny app for easy use
This advancement aligns with the latest developments in dPCR instrumentation, making complex data analysis more accessible and reliable.
📖 Read more in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics: https://academic.oup.com/nargab/article/7/1/lqaf015/8063808?login=true