AI-powered transmitted light microscopy for functional analysis of live cells.

Journal: Scientific reports
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Abstract

Transmitted light microscopy can readily visualize the morphology of living cells. Here, we introduce artificial-intelligence-powered transmitted light microscopy (AIM) for subcellular structure identification and labeling-free functional analysis of live cells. AIM provides accurate images of subcellular organelles; allows identification of cellular and functional characteristics (cell type, viability, and maturation stage); and facilitates live cell tracking and multimodality analysis of immune cells in their native form without labeling.

Authors

  • Dongyoung Kim
    Center for Soft and Living Matter, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
  • Yoohong Min
    Center for Soft and Living Matter, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
  • Jung Min Oh
    Center for Soft and Living Matter, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
  • Yoon-Kyoung Cho
    Center for Soft and Living Matter, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea. ykcho@unist.ac.kr.