A method, apparatus, and computer program product for analyzing gene
expressions is presented. An operation is performed for determining a
gene expression pattern for a condition, wherein the gene expression
pattern comprises a gene expression. Next, a spatial-expression pattern
is formed by selecting a chromosomal region having an exon; and
associating the gene expression within the gene expression pattern with
its corresponding exon. A further operation may be performed, where in
the forming of the spatial-expression pattern, a spatial-expression
pattern signal is created as a representation of the spatial-expression
pattern. The magnitude of the spatial-expression pattern signal at any
point is determined by an expression level of the corresponding exon.
Spatial patterns may be identified in the signal by means of various
signal processing techniques such as Fourier or Wavelet transforms. Also,
multiple regions and/or conditions may be tested and their reaction
patterns compared to determine related genetic regions.