Searching the Library
- For detailed help searching, please visit the Search Help Page
Features
Submissions
- Quick and easy submission of individual and grouped or related images
- 99 formats accepted (includes Z-stack and time series) from most microscopes—see http://www.openmicroscopy.org/site/products/bio-formats for more information
- Ability to submit images stored on negatives (contact dorloff@ncmir.ucsd.edu)
- Submitters added to contributors list
Annotations and Downloads
- Detailed annotation by expert annotators using a variety of ontologies and free form image description to ensure intelligent searches
- Expert annotation includes detailed information on Biological Sources, Biological Content, and Imaging Method
- Images downloadable as OME-TIF and submitted raw data
- Detailed Image Page with viewing and analysis tools
Dissemination
- Images easily saved, sent, and posted (via Email to a Friend/Colleague/Self and Facebook/Other Networks)
- Posted comments on images and supplemental information, available
- Images organized by Cell Process, Cell Component, Cell Type, and Organism
Image Rendering and Analysis
- Images exportable as OME-TIF or as original uploaded raw data file
- Image analysis tools include options to turn channels on/off, to change channel colors, and to adjust brightness and contrast
- Line plot analysis capability
- Z-stack or time series easily playable as movies in the Advanced Viewer (by pressing the arrow)
Under Development
- eResearch Librarian enabling email notification of matches for complex ontological search parameters
- Image analysis tools include options to turn channels on/off, to change channel colors, and to adjust brightness and contrast
What new features/tools will support your research use of this resource? How would you like to use The Cell? Please email suggestions and comments to David Orloff, Director of the Library, at dorloff@ncmir.ucsd.edu.
Tips
- Popups must be enabled in your browser in order to open the Detailed Viewer popup.
- On the detailed image page you can zoom into and out of the image using the scroll wheel of your mouse
- To generate a movie from a z-stack or time series, open the Detailed Viewer and use the 'Make Movie' option on the Detailed Viewer popup.
Have additional tips you would like to share? Email David Orloff, Director
of the Library, at dorloff@ncmir.ucsd.edu.
Citing the Library
Please use the Cite button next to the CIL:.