Cell_motility: a cross-platform, open source application for the study of cell motion paths
2006

Cell_motility: Software for Analyzing Cell Motion Paths

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Author Information

Author(s): Martens Lennart, Monsieur Geert, Ampe Christophe, Gevaert Kris, Vandekerckhove Joël

Primary Institution: Ghent University

Conclusion

The cell_motility software simplifies the analysis of cell motion data and provides a common platform for researchers.

Supporting Evidence

  • The software is open source and allows for easy validation of results.
  • It can process and analyze data from cell motion studies in two dimensions.
  • Users can customize the software to fit their specific needs.

Takeaway

This software helps scientists study how cells move by making it easier to analyze their motion paths without errors.

Methodology

The software automates the analysis of single cell motions using mean squared displacements and curve fitting.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2105-7-289

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