Modern Trends and Applications in Cell Imaging
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 34
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Interests: plasmonics; optical nanodevices; micro- and nanofabrication; spectroscopy and their applications on biological and medical fields
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Dear Colleagues,
Cell imaging has revolutionized the field of biomedical research, enabling scientists to visualize cellular structures, track dynamic processes, and gain deeper insights into disease mechanisms. Modern trends in cell imaging are focusing on enhancing resolution, speed, and specificity while minimizing phototoxicity. Advancements in fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging, and label-free imaging are improving the real-time observation of living cells, enabling the more precise spectral analysis of cellular components. Meanwhile, super-resolution microscopy techniques, such as STED, allow imaging beyond the diffraction limit, revealing nanoscale cellular details.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming image analysis, automating feature recognition and quantification. Multiplex imaging techniques, including spatial transcriptomics, enable the high-dimensional analysis of cellular interactions within tissues. Additionally, innovations in miniaturized and portable imaging devices are expanding diagnostic applications in clinical and point-of-care settings.
Applications of modern cell imaging span various domains, from cancer research and drug discovery to neuroscience and regenerative medicine. Live-cell imaging aids in understanding cellular dynamics, while high-throughput imaging accelerates screening for potential therapeutics. With continuous technological advancements, cell imaging is set to further enhance precision medicine and personalized treatment strategies, making it an indispensable tool in modern life sciences and healthcare.
Dr. Patrizio Candeloro
Dr. Luca Tirinato
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- high-resolution imaging of cells
- advancements in fluorescence imaging of cells
- stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy in cells
- hyperspectral imaging of cells
- Raman micro-imaging for cells
- artificial intelligence (AI) applications in cell imaging
- machine learning applications in cell imaging
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