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C-scores

What are C-scores?

C-scores quantify whether genes show common or divergent responses across two different comparisons:

  • Positive C-scores: Genes respond in the same direction (both up or both down)
  • Negative C-scores: Genes respond in opposite directions (up in one, down in another)
  • Zero/near-zero C-scores: No relationship or independent responses
  • Magnitude: Larger absolute values indicate stronger commonness/divergence