v1.12.0

Census uses CELLxGENE schema version 5.0.0

The Census builder is now using Census schema 2.0.0 which in turn uses CELLxGENE dataset schema version 5.0.0. All Census data releases starting on 2024-03-26 will adhere to this schema.

• Update to require CELLxGENE schema version 5.0.0. Includes breaking changes.
• Expanded list of assays included in the Census.
• Expanded the list of assays defined as full-gene sequencing assays, which have special normalized layer handling.
• Clarified handling of datasets which are multi-species on the obs or var axis.

Additions

• [builder] CxG schema 5 / Census schema 2 by @bkmartinjr in #1024

What's Changed

• [misc] 'native cell' -> 'unknown' on geneformer label_blocklist by @danieljhegeman in #999
• [misc] Prepare for 1.12.0 release by @prathapsridharan in #1061

New Contributors

• @danieljhegeman made their first contribution in #999

Full Changelog: v1.11.1...v1.12.0