Year: 2025
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Recent advancements in high intensity synchrotron sources have revolutionized the field of non-destructive imaging, particularly in biological sciences. Synchrotron radiation micro-computed tomography (SR-microCT) has emerged as a powerful tool for visualizing complex 3D structures, from dense materials to delicate biological specimens. This technique enables unprecedented spatial resolution, facilitating detailed analysis of sub-tissue structures within organisms without invasive procedures. Additionally, X-ray phase-contrast imaging (PCI) has enhanced the visibility of soft tissues by exploiting phase shifts, complementing traditional absorption-based methods. This paper highlights the capabilities of SR-PCI in biological research, demonstrating its application on millimeter-scale samples of Aedes aegypti mosquitos and Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies at prominent synchrotron facilities.
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Award: G6076881749
OpenAlex ID: W4410732248