Introduction

The TeraCyte system is a high-throughput Temporal Cytometry platform designed for longitudinal, single-cell analysis of live cells. It combines a custom silicon microchip, which captures individual cells in stable micro-wells. The system integrates automated bright-field and fluorescence time-lapse imaging, allowing continuous monitoring of cellular behavior – such as activation, proliferation, death, differentiation, and cell – cell interactionsover hours to days. This approach provides dynamic insights that are not accessible through traditional endpoint assays or flow cytometry.

A dedicated computational pipeline performs segmentation, tracking, and feature extraction, producing standardized temporal single-cell datasets suitable for downstream quantitative analysis and machine-learning applications.

TeraCyte capabilities include temporal single-cell analysis, continuous live-cell monitoring, tracking of cell line performance, quantitative assessment of drug responses, and in-depth studies of cellular dynamics over time. It supports research in immunology, oncology, stem cell biology, and drug discovery by enabling detailed, scalable characterization of cellular responses.

The Silicon microchip can be purchased independently via TeraCyte or through us.

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New users

The instrument is available for trained users in a self-operated mode. Untrained

users must contact Amir Grau to schedule hands-on training.

For further information or if you need assistance, please contact core personnel.

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