Automated detection of isolated single cells using microscope images and AI

Presence of single cell (left) and absence of single cell (right). The method involves using microwells to isolate single cells and then applying deep learning to the microscopic images containing single cells in the microwells. The machine learning model prepared by the team makes it possible to automatically detect single cells in microscopic images and reduce human effort. There has been a growing interest in developing methods of isolating single cells to study their functions. Research team leader Moeto Nagai explains, "We wanted to apply AI to the detection of single cells.