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Cortical Source Analysis of High-Density EEG Recordings in Children
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2014
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in estimating the cortical sources of scalp measured electrical activity for cognitive neuroscience experiments. This article describes how high density EEG is acquired and how recordings are processed for cortical source estimation in children from the age of 2 years at the London Baby Lab.
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Generation of Native Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing Libraries for Nucleosome Density Analysis
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2017
We present a modified native chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) methodology for the generation of sequence datasets suitable for a nucleosome density ChIP-seq analytical framework integrating micrococcal nuclease (MNase) accessibility with histone modification measurements.
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Quantifying Branching Density in Rat Mammary Gland Whole-mounts Using the Sholl Analysis Method
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2017
Mammary gland development in the rodent has typically been evaluated using descriptive assessments or by measuring basic physical attributes. Branching density is an indicator of mammary development that is difficult to quantify objectively. This protocol describes a reliable method for the quantitative assessment of mammary gland branching characteristics.
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In Vivo Assay to Correlate Bacterial Bioluminescence with Cell Density
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2025
Source: Brodl, E., et al. In Situ Measurement and Correlation of Cell Density and Light Emission of Bioluminescent Bacteria. J. Vis. Exp. (2018).This video demonstrates the measurement and correlation of bioluminescence with cell density in transformed bacteria. A single bacterial colony is used to initiate a liquid culture. The culture is placed in a well at the desired cell concentration. An antibiotic and inducer are added to express the gene required for bacterial bioluminescence. Readings...
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Density Gradient Ultracentrifugation
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2023
Density gradient ultracentrifugation is a common technique used to isolate and purify biomolecules and cell structures. This technique exploits the fact that, in suspension, particles that are more dense than the solvent will sediment, while those that are less dense will float. A high-speed ultracentrifuge is used to accelerate this process in order to separate biomolecules within a density gradient, which can be established by layering liquids of decreasing density in a centrifuge tube. The...
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Normalization makes measurements comparable when samples differ in size or composition. Reporting cells per area or volume distinguishes a genuinely denser culture from a larger sampled region, while biomass-based normalization links cell abundance to measured biomass. This supports meaningful comparisons of culture state, tissue organization, and bioprocess performance.
Image-based measurements can show how cells are arranged, not only how many are present. Confluence summarizes the occupied portion of the observed culture region, while spatial distribution describes the pattern across that region. Using both measures can reveal differences in tissue organization or culture state that a single overall count might conceal, strengthening comparisons among engineered systems.
Confluence indicates how much of an image or culture surface is occupied, whereas spatial distribution describes where cells are located within the observed region. Considering both can distinguish uniform coverage from clustering or uneven organization. That distinction is valuable when assessing engineered tissue structure and judging whether a culture has reached a desired state.
A basic workflow begins by selecting a defined sampling area or volume, then applying either cell counting or imaging to that region. The resulting measurement is normalized to area, volume, or biomass, and image data may be examined for confluence or spatial distribution. Keeping the sampling basis consistent improves reproducibility across samples and experiments.
In scaffold studies, density measurements allow researchers to compare how different scaffold designs support cell occupancy and organization. They also help evaluate whether initial seeding conditions produce comparable starting cultures. Tracking the resulting values can reveal differences in culture development, making density data useful for refining engineered-tissue designs and controlling growth.
Under changing culture conditions, repeated density measurements provide a quantitative basis for comparing proliferation and culture state. Researchers can relate differences in normalized values to how cultures develop, rather than relying only on visual impressions. In cell-based products and engineered tissues, this supports process monitoring, experimental interpretation, and decisions about growth control.