Evaluation of a Deep Learning Based Approach to Computational Label Free Cell Viability Quantification.

One of the most common techniques found in a cell biology or tissue engineering lab is the cytotoxicity assay. This can be performed using a variety of different dyes and stains and various protocols to result in a clear indication of dead and live cells within a culture to quantify the viability of a culture and monitor for sudden drops or increases in viability by a drug, material, viral vector, etc introduced into the culture. This assay helps cell biologists determine the health of their culture and what toxicity added substances may add to the culture and whether they are appropriate and safe to use with human cells.