An AI-powered image classifier for cell biologists

Cell division is an important process that underlies biological growth and repair. Cell biologists track this process by observing chromosomes--structures made of DNA that contain the genetic material of an organism. Advances in microscopy along with automation have allowed researchers to snap better images of chromosomes in a short time. However, their analysis is still largely done manually, which is often a tedious task. This is especially true for plants, which show a huge variety in chromosome sizes and numbers.