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Since the data on gene expression patterns are largely static 3D image stacks, a major challenge is an efficient pipeline for staging each data-set, and then aligning and warping the data into a standard atlas for convenient visualisation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We present a novel bioinformatic pipeline tailored for 3D visualization and analysis of developing limb buds. The pipeline integrates key steps such as data acquisition, volume cleaning, surface extraction, staging, alignment, and advanced visualization techniques. Its modular design allows researchers to customize workflows while maintaining compatibility with tools such as Fiji and Vedo. 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