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What are the difference between Gene Layer versus Gene Group Layer?

A Gene layer shows one gene. A Gene Group layer combines multiple genes into a single visualization.

Aspect Gene Gene Group
Definition A layer showing one gene A layer combining multiple genes
Number of genes One more than one
Purpose View the spatial pattern of a single gene View a related set of genes together
Typical use Inspect a specific marker visualize the aggregate expression of a set of related genes (e.g., cell type markers) as one coherent visual element,
Interpretation Directly tied to one gene Represents a combined signal from multiple genes
Color behavior The gene layer uses its own color All genes in the gene group are colorized with the same color
Layer behavior Added as one gene layer Added as one grouped layer