Time-Lapse Microscopy Portrays Microsporidia Invading Host Cells

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 361-362
Author(s):  
David Holzman
Keyword(s):  
Time Lapse ◽  
Host Cells ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy

scholarly journals Transient Replication in Specialized Cells Favors Conjugative Transfer of a Selfish DNA Element

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Delavat ◽  
Roxane Moritz ◽  
Jan Roelof van der Meer
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Material ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Host Cells ◽  
Selfish Dna ◽  
Dna Molecule ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy ◽  
Vertical Descent ◽  
Dna Elements ◽  
Single Dna Molecule ◽  
Integrative And Conjugative Element

AbstractBacterial evolution is driven to a large extent by horizontal gene transfer (HGT) – the processes that distribute genetic material between species rather than by vertical descent. HGT is mostly mediated by an assortment of different selfish DNA elements, several of which have been characterized in great molecular detail. In contrast, very little is known on adaptive features optimizing horizontal fitness. By using single DNA molecule detection and time-lapse microscopy, we analyze here the fate of an integrative and conjugative element (ICE) in individual cells of the bacteriumPseudomonas putida. We uncover how the ICE excises and irregularly replicates, exclusively in a sub-set of specialized host cells. As postulated, ICE replication is dependent on its origin of transfer and its DNA relaxase. Rather than being required for ICE maintenance, however, we find that ICE replication serves more effective conjugation to recipient cells, providing selectable benefit to its horizontal transfer.

Experience of using time-lapse microscopy in IVF and ICSI programs

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
N. V. Saraeva ◽  
N. V. Spiridonova ◽  
M. T. Tugushev ◽  
O. V. Shurygina ◽  
A. I. Sinitsyna
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Embryo Transfer ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Single Embryo Transfer ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Clinical Pregnancy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy

In order to increase the pregnancy rate in the assisted reproductive technology, the selection of one embryo with the highest implantation potential it is very important. Time-lapse microscopy (TLM) is a tool for selecting quality embryos for transfer. This study aimed to assess the benefits of single-embryo transfer of autologous oocytes performed on day 5 of embryo incubation in a TLM-equipped system in IVF and ICSI programs. Single-embryo transfer following incubation in a TLM-equipped incubator was performed in 282 patients, who formed the main group; the control group consisted of 461 patients undergoing single-embryo transfer following a traditional culture and embryo selection procedure. We assessed the quality of transferred embryos, the rates of clinical pregnancy and delivery. The groups did not differ in the ratio of IVF and ICSI cycles, average age, and infertility factor. The proportion of excellent quality embryos for transfer was 77.0% in the main group and 65.1% in the control group (p = 0.001). In the subgroup with receiving eight and less oocytes we noted the tendency of receiving more quality embryos in the main group (р = 0.052). In the subgroup of nine and more oocytes the quality of the transferred embryos did not differ between two groups. The clinical pregnancy rate was 60.2% in the main group and 52.9% in the control group (p = 0.057). The delivery rate was 45.0% in the main group and 39.9% in the control group (p > 0.050).

Label free high throughput screening for apoptosis inducing chemicals using time-lapse microscopy signal processing

APOPTOSIS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 1411-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obaid Aftab ◽  
Madiha Nazir ◽  
Mårten Fryknäs ◽  
Ulf Hammerling ◽  
Rolf Larsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signal Processing ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
High Throughput Screening ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy

A Petri-Dish with Micromolded Pattern as a Coordinate Indicator for Live-Cell Time Lapse Microscopy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyungwon Yun ◽  
Dohyun Park ◽  
Myeongwoo Kang ◽  
Jiyoung Song ◽  
Yoojin Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Petri Dish ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Live Cell ◽  
Time Lapse Microscopy
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