Too small to see, too many to count!
Today, high-performance microscopes make it possible to capture precise images of even the tiniest cells. However, analyzing such images is complex and time-consuming. Learn how artificial intelligence can be used to quickly and reliably count and categorize even millions of cells.
Our bodies are made of trillions of tiny parts, each one smaller than a grain of sand, called cells. Scientists photograph them with powerful microscopes to understand what happens when diseases strike, and to identify new treatments to cure them. But how hard is it to count millions of small cells in a single image and find the few that are acting weird?
Take our challenge to find out how fast and how precisely you can count cells! Through this, you will learn how scientists at UZH use smart computer programs and artificial intelligence to automate the analysis of microscopy images and make it much faster than any of us will ever be, and to uncover the secrets of the smallest units of life.
