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+upstream_source: https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills/blob/1e5eeffb/skills/pydeseq2/SKILL.md
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+imported_at: 2026-09-02
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+name: pydeseq2
+description: Differential gene expression analysis for bulk RNA-seq with PyDESeq2, including formulaic designs, Wald tests, FDR correction, LFC shrinkage, and result visualization.
+allowed-tools: Read Write Edit Bash
+compatibility: Requires Python >=3.11 and PyDESeq2 0.5.4-compatible dependencies. Examples target PyDESeq2 0.5.x, formulaic design strings, explicit contrasts, and uv-based installs.
+license: MIT license
+metadata:
+  version: "1.4"
+  skill-author: K-Dense Inc.
+---
+
+# PyDESeq2
+
+## Overview
+
+PyDESeq2 is a Python implementation of DESeq2 for differential expression analysis with bulk RNA-seq data. Design and execute complete workflows from data loading through result interpretation, including formulaic single-factor and multi-factor designs, Wald tests with multiple testing correction, optional apeGLM shrinkage, and integration with pandas and AnnData.
+
+## When to Use This Skill
+
+This skill should be used when:
+- Analyzing bulk RNA-seq count data for differential expression
+- Comparing gene expression between experimental conditions (e.g., treated vs control)
+- Performing multi-factor designs accounting for batch effects or covariates
+- Converting R-based DESeq2 workflows to Python
+- Integrating differential expression analysis into Python-based pipelines
+- Users mention "DESeq2", "differential expression", "RNA-seq analysis", or "PyDESeq2"
+
+## Quick Start Workflow
+
+For users who want to perform a standard differential expression analysis:
+
+```python
+import pandas as pd
+from pydeseq2.dds import DeseqDataSet
+from pydeseq2.default_inference import DefaultInference
+from pydeseq2.ds import DeseqStats
+
+# 1. Load data
+counts_df = pd.read_csv("counts.csv", index_col=0).T  # Transpose to samples × genes
+metadata = pd.read_csv("metadata.csv", index_col=0)
+
+# 2. Filter low-count genes
+genes_to_keep = counts_df.columns[counts_df.sum(axis=0) >= 10]
+counts_df = counts_df[genes_to_keep]
+
+# 3. Make the reference level explicit and fit DESeq2
+metadata["condition"] = pd.Categorical(
+    metadata["condition"], categories=["control", "treated"]
+)
+inference = DefaultInference(n_cpus=4)
+dds = DeseqDataSet(
+    counts=counts_df,
+    metadata=metadata,
+    design="~condition",
+    refit_cooks=True,
+    inference=inference,
+)
+dds.deseq2()
+
+# 4. Perform statistical testing
+ds = DeseqStats(
+    dds,
+    contrast=["condition", "treated", "control"],
+    inference=inference,
+)
+ds.summary()
+
+# 5. Access results
+results = ds.results_df
+significant = results[results.padj < 0.05]
+print(f"Found {len(significant)} significant genes")
+```
+
+## Core Workflow Steps
+
+The six steps, with code, are in
+[references/core_workflow_steps.md](references/core_workflow_steps.md):
+
+1. **Data preparation** — raw integer counts with genes as columns and samples as rows,
+   and matching metadata. Never feed normalized or transformed values to DESeq2.
+2. **Design specification** — the design factors and the reference level for each.
+3. **DESeq2 fitting** — size factors, dispersions, and the GLM fit.
+4. **Statistical testing** — Wald tests for a named contrast.
+5. **Optional LFC shrinkage** — for ranking and visualization.
+6. **Result export** — the results table with adjusted p-values.
+
+Multi-factor designs, contrasts, and interaction terms are in
+[references/analysis_patterns.md](references/analysis_patterns.md).
+
+## Using the Analysis Script
+
+This skill includes a complete command-line script for standard analyses:
+
+```bash
+# Basic usage
+python scripts/run_deseq2_analysis.py \
+  --counts counts.csv \
+  --metadata metadata.csv \
+  --design "~condition" \
+  --contrast condition treated control \
+  --output results/
+
+# With additional options
+python scripts/run_deseq2_analysis.py \
+  --counts counts.csv \
+  --metadata metadata.csv \
+  --design "~batch + condition" \
+  --contrast condition treated control \
+  --output results/ \
+  --min-counts 10 \
+  --alpha 0.05 \
+  --n-cpus 4 \
+  --shrink-coeff "condition[T.treated]" \
+  --plots
+```
+
+**Script features:**
+- Automatic data loading and validation
+- Gene and sample filtering
+- Complete DESeq2 pipeline execution
+- Statistical testing with customizable parameters
+- Result export (CSV and portable AnnData/H5AD)
+- Explicit LFC shrinkage coefficient support for PyDESeq2 0.5.x
+- Optional visualization (volcano and MA plots)
+
+Refer users to `scripts/run_deseq2_analysis.py` when they need a standalone analysis tool or want to batch process multiple datasets.
+
+## Result Interpretation
+
+### Identifying Significant Genes
+
+```python
+# Filter by adjusted p-value
+significant = ds.results_df[ds.results_df.padj < 0.05]
+
+# Filter by both significance and effect size
+sig_and_large = ds.results_df[
+    (ds.results_df.padj < 0.05) &
+    (abs(ds.results_df.log2FoldChange) > 1)
+]
+
+# Separate up- and down-regulated
+upregulated = significant[significant.log2FoldChange > 0]
+downregulated = significant[significant.log2FoldChange < 0]
+
+print(f"Upregulated: {len(upregulated)}")
+print(f"Downregulated: {len(downregulated)}")
+```
+
+### Ranking and Sorting
+
+```python
+# Sort by adjusted p-value
+top_by_padj = ds.results_df.sort_values("padj").head(20)
+
+# Sort by absolute fold change (use shrunk values)
+ds.lfc_shrink(coeff="condition[T.treated]")
+ds.results_df["abs_lfc"] = abs(ds.results_df.log2FoldChange)
+top_by_lfc = ds.results_df.sort_values("abs_lfc", ascending=False).head(20)
+
+# Sort by a combined metric
+ds.results_df["score"] = -np.log10(ds.results_df.padj) * abs(ds.results_df.log2FoldChange)
+top_combined = ds.results_df.sort_values("score", ascending=False).head(20)
+```
+
+### Quality Metrics
+
+```python
+# Check normalization (size factors should be close to 1)
+print("Size factors:", dds.obs["size_factors"])
+
+# Examine dispersion estimates
+import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+plt.hist(dds.var["dispersions"], bins=50)
+plt.xlabel("Dispersion")
+plt.ylabel("Frequency")
+plt.title("Dispersion Distribution")
+plt.show()
+
+# Check p-value distribution (should be mostly flat with peak near 0)
+plt.hist(ds.results_df.pvalue.dropna(), bins=50)
+plt.xlabel("P-value")
+plt.ylabel("Frequency")
+plt.title("P-value Distribution")
+plt.show()
+```
+
+## Visualization Guidelines
+
+### Volcano Plot
+
+Visualize significance vs effect size:
+
+```python
+import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+import numpy as np
+
+results = ds.results_df.copy()
+results["-log10(padj)"] = -np.log10(results.padj)
+
+plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
+significant = results.padj < 0.05
+
+plt.scatter(
+    results.loc[~significant, "log2FoldChange"],
+    results.loc[~significant, "-log10(padj)"],
+    alpha=0.3, s=10, c='gray', label='Not significant'
+)
+plt.scatter(
+    results.loc[significant, "log2FoldChange"],
+    results.loc[significant, "-log10(padj)"],
+    alpha=0.6, s=10, c='red', label='padj < 0.05'
+)
+
+plt.axhline(-np.log10(0.05), color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.5)
+plt.xlabel("Log2 Fold Change")
+plt.ylabel("-Log10(Adjusted P-value)")
+plt.title("Volcano Plot")
+plt.legend()
+plt.savefig("volcano_plot.png", dpi=300)
+```
+
+### MA Plot
+
+Show fold change vs mean expression:
+
+```python
+plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))
+
+plt.scatter(
+    np.log10(results.loc[~significant, "baseMean"] + 1),
+    results.loc[~significant, "log2FoldChange"],
+    alpha=0.3, s=10, c='gray'
+)
+plt.scatter(
+    np.log10(results.loc[significant, "baseMean"] + 1),
+    results.loc[significant, "log2FoldChange"],
+    alpha=0.6, s=10, c='red'
+)
+
+plt.axhline(0, color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.5)
+plt.xlabel("Log10(Base Mean + 1)")
+plt.ylabel("Log2 Fold Change")
+plt.title("MA Plot")
+plt.savefig("ma_plot.png", dpi=300)
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting Common Issues
+
+### Data Format Problems
+
+**Issue:** "Index mismatch between counts and metadata"
+
+**Solution:** Ensure sample names match exactly
+```python
+print("Counts samples:", counts_df.index.tolist())
+print("Metadata samples:", metadata.index.tolist())
+
+# Take intersection if needed
+common = counts_df.index.intersection(metadata.index)
+counts_df = counts_df.loc[common]
+metadata = metadata.loc[common]
+```
+
+**Issue:** "All genes have zero counts"
+
+**Solution:** Check if data needs transposition
+```python
+print(f"Counts shape: {counts_df.shape}")
+# If genes > samples, transpose is needed
+if counts_df.shape[1] < counts_df.shape[0]:
+    counts_df = counts_df.T
+```
+
+### Design Matrix Issues
+
+**Issue:** "Design matrix is not full rank"
+
+**Cause:** Confounded variables (e.g., all treated samples in one batch)
+
+**Solution:** Remove confounded variable or add interaction term
+```python
+# Check confounding
+print(pd.crosstab(metadata.condition, metadata.batch))
+
+# Either simplify design or add interaction
+design = "~condition"  # Remove batch
+# OR
+design = "~condition + batch + condition:batch"  # Model interaction
+```
+
+### No Significant Genes
+
+**Diagnostics:**
+```python
+# Check dispersion distribution
+plt.hist(dds.var["dispersions"], bins=50)
+plt.show()
+
+# Check size factors
+print(dds.obs["size_factors"])
+
+# Look at top genes by raw p-value
+print(ds.results_df.nsmallest(20, "pvalue"))
+```
+
+**Possible causes:**
+- Small effect sizes
+- High biological variability
+- Insufficient sample size
+- Technical issues (batch effects, outliers)
+
+## Reference Documentation
+
+For comprehensive details beyond this workflow-oriented guide:
+
+- **API Reference** (`references/api_reference.md`): Complete documentation of PyDESeq2 classes, methods, and data structures. Use when needing detailed parameter information or understanding object attributes.
+
+- **Workflow Guide** (`references/workflow_guide.md`): In-depth guide covering complete analysis workflows, data loading patterns, multi-factor designs, troubleshooting, and best practices. Use when handling complex experimental designs or encountering issues.
+
+Load these references into context when users need:
+- Detailed API documentation: `Read references/api_reference.md`
+- Comprehensive workflow examples: `Read references/workflow_guide.md`
+- Troubleshooting guidance: `Read references/workflow_guide.md` (see Troubleshooting section)
+
+## Key Reminders
+
+1. **Data orientation matters:** Count matrices typically load as genes × samples but need to be samples × genes. Always transpose with `.T` if needed.
+
+2. **Sample filtering:** Remove samples with missing metadata before analysis to avoid errors.
+
+3. **Gene filtering:** Filter low-count genes (e.g., < 10 total reads) to improve power and reduce computational time.
+
+4. **Design formula order:** Put adjustment variables before the variable of interest (e.g., `"~batch + condition"` not `"~condition + batch"`).
+
+5. **LFC shrinkage timing:** Apply shrinkage after statistical testing and only for visualization/ranking purposes. P-values remain based on unshrunken estimates.
+
+6. **Result interpretation:** Use `padj < 0.05` for significance, not raw p-values. The Benjamini-Hochberg procedure controls false discovery rate.
+
+7. **Contrast specification:** The format is `[variable, test_level, reference_level]` where test_level is compared against reference_level.
+
+8. **Save intermediate objects:** Prefer `dds.to_picklable_anndata().write_h5ad("dds_result.h5ad")` for portable outputs. Only load pickle files that you created yourself and trust.
+
+## Installation and Requirements
+
+```bash
+uv pip install pydeseq2==0.5.4
+```
+
+**System requirements:**
+- Python 3.11+
+- PyDESeq2 0.5.4
+- pandas 2.2.0+
+- numpy 2.0.0+
+- scipy 1.12.0+
+- scikit-learn 1.4.0+
+- anndata 0.11.0+
+- formulaic 1.0.2+ and formulaic-contrasts 0.2.0+
+
+**Optional for visualization:**
+- matplotlib
+- seaborn
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- **Official Documentation:** https://pydeseq2.readthedocs.io
+- **GitHub Repository:** https://github.com/scverse/PyDESeq2
+- **Publication:** Muzellec et al. (2023) Bioinformatics, DOI: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btad547
+- **Original DESeq2 (R):** Love et al. (2014) Genome Biology, DOI: 10.1186/s13059-014-0550-8
+
+## Citing Scientific Agent Skills
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+> Kassis, T., Agarwal, V., He, Y., Patel, D., & Brueckner, A. M. (2026). Scientific Agent
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