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Seg2Link: Bridging the Gap between AI and Manual Precision in 3D Cell Segmentation


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Researchers have developed Seg2Link, an innovative software that integrates AI technology with efficient semi-automated corrections for precise 3D cell segmentation from 2D image stack. These fusion bridges the accuracy gap between AI predictions and the desired results, drastically reducing the time required for cell region determination and increasing accuracy. Seg2Link is set to boost research in various fields including medicine and biology by enabling efficient large-scale image data processing.

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Researchers have made an important advancement in the field of cellular imaging with the development of Seg2Link, a software tool that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and semi-automated correction techniques to accurately segment cells in 3D images from a stack of 2D images. This solution bridges the gap between AI predictions and real-world accuracy, enabling scientists to process large-scale image data more efficiently.

Traditional AI-based methods for cell segmentation have their limitations, mainly due to inaccuracies in the automated detection of cellular regions. To address this, Seg2Link integrates deep learning technology with efficient manual corrections. Users can easily refine the AI-determined cell regions in the first 2D image, and the software will semi-automatically apply these corrections to subsequent 2D slices, dramatically reducing the time and effort required for 3D cell segmentation.

Notably, the software is designed to be user-friendly and can run efficiently on standard personal computers. This means that even non-experts can utilize Seg2Link to process large-scale image data quickly, a significant advantage given the current trend of biological images becoming increasingly large-scale, or "big data".

The implications of this development are wide-reaching, with the potential to catalyze research progress in various fields. In medicine and biology, for instance, efficient processing of biological images could accelerate research into tumor cell proliferation, cancer progression, and treatment effectiveness. The software could also assist in analyzing neural circuits, helping to further understand brain disorders.

IMAGE: Analyze cell with AI

Illustration of 3D image analysis through collaboration between researchers and AI using Seg2Link
Reference
DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-34232-6

Author
Kotaro Kimura