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Wei Vivian Li¹, Jingyi Jessica Li^1,2

¹Department of Statistics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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|September 13, 2019

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scDesign is a new tool that helps researchers design better single-cell RNA sequencing experiments. It simulates data to optimize sequencing depth and cell numbers for improved transcriptome analysis.

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Genomics
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology

Background:

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) provides high-resolution gene expression data.
Optimizing scRNA-seq experimental design (sequencing depth, cell number) is crucial for balancing transcriptome depth and breadth.
Current methods lack robust frameworks for quantitative experimental design assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce scDesign, a novel simulator for quantitative assessment of scRNA-seq experimental design.
To provide a statistical framework for optimizing sequencing parameters and cell numbers.
To aid in the development and comparison of scRNA-seq computational methods.

Main Methods:

Developed scDesign, a flexible and robust simulation framework.
Utilized scDesign to generate synthetic scRNA-seq datasets under various experimental settings.
Evaluated scDesign's performance against state-of-the-art simulation methods using diverse cell types and protocols.

Main Results:

scDesign outperformed existing methods in simulating scRNA-seq data.
The simulator facilitated rational experimental design choices.
Generated data demonstrated reproducibility across biological replicates and independent studies.
scDesign facilitated the evaluation of differential expression and dimension reduction methods.

Conclusions:

scDesign is an effective bioinformatic tool for rational scRNA-seq experimental design.
It aids in comparing computational methods based on specific research goals.
The R package scDesign is freely available for broader research community use.