Application note – Intelligent Automation for Advanced 3D Models
Would you like to automate your organoids workflows to standardise and scale your assays? Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models are transforming biomedical research by enabling in vitro physiologically relevant systems that better mimic native tissue structure and function. While constructs generation technologies have advanced significantly, downstream processes such as selection, characterization, and plating often remain […]
Bionomous partners with ViewPoint for the distribution of the EggSorter
Exciting collaboration between ViewPoint and Bionomous! We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between ViewPoint and Bionomous for the distribution of Bionomous’ products! ViewPoint is a French company with offices in France, the US and China that specializes in video image processing for animal behavior analysis. By leveraging its 30 years of expertise, ViewPoint […]
Poster – Efficiency in Zebrafish Research: A Comparative Analysis Using the Automated EggSorter
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have become a crucial model organism in biomedical research owing to their genetic resemblance to humans, optical transparency in embryonic stages, and accelerated development. Since the beginning of this year, our zebrafish facility has generated an estimated 438,197 embryos, out of which 33,437 embryos were used to facilitate a diverse range of experimental endeavors. The efficient management of substantial amounts of embryos is crucial for ensuring experimental repeatability, enabling high-throughput screening, and enhancing workflow efficiency.
Conventional manual methods for counting and sorting are not only laborious and time-consuming but also provide ergonomic hazards. The everyday counting and sorting of substantial quantities can result in musculoskeletal strain, causing discomfort in the neck, shoulders, and back among workers. We have introduced an automated embryo counter/sorter to reduce the load on personnel and minimize the time spent on counting, allowing it to be better allocated to other tasks. Since the introduction of the EggSorter, a total of 117,956 embryos were produced, out of which 106,186 (90.02%) embryos were counted on the machine.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficiency, accuracy, and time efficiency of an automated method. This study aims to evaluate the potential health benefits of minimizing manual handling, including the reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Using the EggSorter can facilitate enhanced precision, enabling staff to reallocate time to other research endeavors and improve overall operational efficiency. This comparative research underscores the need for implementing automated systems to manage substantial embryo volumes, thereby ensuring experimental reliability, operational efficiency, and the welfare of individuals.
Application note – LabSwipe: AI for sorting
Would you like to know how LabSwipe can help you create custom AI algorithms for your sorting? This application note explains four different use cases where LabSwipe has been used to create custom sorting algorithms. Results demonstrate over 90% accuracy in the created algorithms for all the studied cases. This application note explains four different […]
Application note – Sorting of killifish (N. furzeri) embryos with the EggSorter
Do you work with killifish and you would like to know how the EggSorter can benefit your lab? This application note explains how the fish facility at the Leibniz Institute on Aging uses the EggSorter for the automatic sorting of killifish embryos. Results demonstrate that the use of the EggSorter ensures more consistent and standardized handling […]
White paper – Is the EggSorter biocompatible with Zebrafish embryos?
Have you ever thought of the impact of the EggSorter in the development of your zebrafish embryos? This white paper presents a set of trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of the EggSorter in standardising the sorting process of zebrafish embryos. Results demonstrate that the use of the EggSorter does not induce adverse effects on […]