Synchrotron Microtomography to Explore the Anatomy of Insects

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  • Gabriela Sena Souza Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1369-7460
  • Thaina Alvarenga Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Tayane Tanure Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Samara Oliveira Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Katrine Paiva Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Gustavo Colaço Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Arissa Pickler Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Gabriel Fidalgo Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Liebert Nogueira Oral Research Laboratory (ORL), Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  • Marcos Colaço Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Ademir Xavier da Silva COPPE/Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Cícero B. Mello Federal Fluminense University, Niterói, Brazil
  • Ruan Ingliton Federal Fluminense University, Niterói, Brazil
  • Marcelo Gonzalez Federal Fluminense University, Niterói, Brazil
  • Patricia Azambuja Federal Fluminense University, Niterói, Brazil
  • Regina Barroso Laboratory of Applied Physics to Biomedical Sciences, Physics Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2519

Keywords:

computed microtomography, phase contrast, synchrotron

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.

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2025-05-26

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Copyright (c) 2024 Gabriela Sena Souza, Thaina Alvarenga, Tayane Tanure, Samara Oliveira, Katrine Paiva, Gustavo Colaço, Arissa Pickler, Gabriel Fidalgo, Liebert Nogueira, Marcos Colaço, Ademir Xavier da Silva, Cícero B. Mello, Ruan Ingliton, Marcelo Gonzalez, Patricia Azambuja, Regina Barroso

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Synchrotron Microtomography to Explore the Anatomy of Insects. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, v. 12, n. 4A (Suppl.), p. e2519, 2025. DOI: 10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2519. Disponível em: https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2519. Acesso em: 31 may. 2025.
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