Cell imaging adds up

摘要

Researchers who need quantitative assessments of cells have a range of FACS and high-throughput platforms and analytical tools. For new ways to see more clearly where your research is heading, read on. Automated mammalian colony counting is possible with ColCount™ from Oxford Optronix. Its validated CHARM™ image-processing algorithm gives users both high speed and accuracy. ColCount™ is able to count colonies that are irregular or overlapping and those that are preferentially grown on container edges. It supports common laboratory plastic ware, including Petri dishes, flasks and 6-well plates. Total processing time per dish is less than 15 seconds, and analysis includes colony density, radius and nearest neighbor distance.