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Spatial Omics DataBase (SODB): increasing accessibility to spatial omics data

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SODB is a large-scale platform providing rich data resources, efficient data exporting, and interactive analytical modules for spatial omics research.

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Fig. 1: Examples of visualizations using the SOView tool in SODB.

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This is a summary of: Yuan, Z. et al. SODB facilitates comprehensive exploration of spatial omics data. Nat. Methods https://doi.org/10.1038/s41592-023-01773-7 (2023).

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