KAUST Develops New Tool to Advance Study of Human Embryos
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has developed a tool called deepBlastoid capable of analyzing images of human embryo models at speeds unmatched by human experts.
Scientists at the university, led by Mo Li, an associate professor in stem cell biology, have created deepBlastoid to enhance research into early embryo development.
This new tool analyzes images of embryo models with accuracy comparable to that of human experts but operates 1,000 times faster.
The significance of this advancement lies in its potential to significantly accelerate the study of fertility issues and complications during pregnancy and developmental disorders in the early stages of an embryo due to its high throughput capacity.
Additionally, deepBlastoid's capabilities are particularly valuable for understanding how prescription medications or other substances affect early embryonic development in women planning to become pregnant.
The development of deepBlastoid by KAUST addresses previous limitations in this type of research imposed by strict ethical considerations surrounding the study of human embryos and opens new avenues for scientific exploration.
This new tool analyzes images of embryo models with accuracy comparable to that of human experts but operates 1,000 times faster.
The significance of this advancement lies in its potential to significantly accelerate the study of fertility issues and complications during pregnancy and developmental disorders in the early stages of an embryo due to its high throughput capacity.
Additionally, deepBlastoid's capabilities are particularly valuable for understanding how prescription medications or other substances affect early embryonic development in women planning to become pregnant.
The development of deepBlastoid by KAUST addresses previous limitations in this type of research imposed by strict ethical considerations surrounding the study of human embryos and opens new avenues for scientific exploration.
