Abstract
The ability to capture and visualize information throughout the volume of a living three-dimensional (3-D) specimen as it changes over time (four-dimensional [4-D] imaging) has been the goal of many biological researchers. In practice, this is usually accomplished by gathering a series of 3-D data sets or “timepoints” from a given sample where time is allowed to pass between each 3-D acquisition.
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Thomas, C.F., White, J.G. (2000). Acquisition, Display, and Analysis of Digital Three-Dimensional Time-Lapse (Four-Dimensional) Data Sets Using Free Software Applications. In: Walker, J.M., Tuan, R.S., Lo, C.W. (eds) Developmental Biology Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 135. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-685-1:263
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