Three-dimensional reconstructed image of cells grown in a scaffold

Researchers are using emerging, high resolution imaging techniques to non-destructively visualize dynamic structural and functional properties of engineered tissues. These techniques let scientists study developmental processes, for example, changes in tissue microstructure. This image shows cells grown in a scaffold. The 3-D reconstructed image of the tissue reveals interactions among the cells, scaffold, and matrices. Image courtesy of Dr. Stephen Boppart, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Grant EB000108

Image courtesy of Dr. Stephen Boppart, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Grant EB000108