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Cellpose

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Learning-based cellular segmentation

Software for segmentation of cells in microscopy images. Model choice and validation on representative images remain necessary; reliable performance without adaptation is not assumed.

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Overview

Software for segmentation of cells in microscopy images. Model choice and validation on representative images remain necessary; reliable performance without adaptation is not assumed.

Information checked against an official source; not a hands-on test. Source · Last reviewed: 14/09/2026, 18:31:56

Key Features

  • Learning-based cellular segmentation
  • Documented research workflow
Interactive 3D Structure

Cellpose Predicted Complex

Streams real 3D atomic coordinates from RCSB Protein Data Bank
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pLDDT / B-Factor:
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Academic Context & Research Evidence

Biological & Workflow Fit

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@software{cellpose_2026,
  title = {{Cellpose}},
  author = {{Cellpose contributors}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://cellpose.readthedocs.io/en/latest/},
  note = {Indexed on aibioatlas - AI for Biology and Drug Discovery}
}

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Entry typeResearch software / model
Access modePublic code
AI roleMachine-learning software
Input dataMicroscopy images
Output dataCell segmentation masks
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Compute requirementsVersion and workload dependent; not independently benchmarked
ValidationEvaluate on representative held-out data
TypeNot recorded
Intended useNot recorded
CompatibilityNot recorded
Evidence levelProject documentation; no local benchmark
AvailabilityPublic code
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Peer Reviews & Community Ratings

Feedback from researchers and computational biologists evaluating Cellpose.

5.0
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Biological Accuracy
4.8/5
Ease of Installation
4.3/5
Documentation & Code
4.6/5