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A Cell Segmentation/Tracking Tool Based on Machine Learning
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The ability to gain quantifiable, single-cell data from time-lapse microscopy images is dependent upon cell segmentation and tracking. Here, we present a detailed protocol for obtaining quality time-lapse movies and introduce a method to identify (segment) and track cells based on machine learning techniques (Fiji's Trainable Weka Segmentation) and custom, open-source Python scripts. To provide a hands-on experience, we provide datasets obtained using the aforementioned protocol.
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“Weka, an open-source software tool that enables users to perform ML-based image segmentation, object classification, and feature extraction with minimal programming experience,33-35 has been widely used in biological and clinical research to quantitatively analyze various types of microorganisms, cells, and tissues.36-40”
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- Deter, H. S., Dies, M., Cameron, C. C., Butzin, N. C., & Buceta, J.
- Venue
- Methods in Molecular Biology
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- Springer New York
- Published
- 2019
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- 399-422
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- 1064-3745
- 1940-6029
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- 17
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- en
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- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
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