Re: unwinding axons

Posted by Gluender-3 on Dec 02, 2009; 6:19pm
URL: http://imagej.273.s1.nabble.com/unwinding-axons-tp3690245p3690246.html

Dear,

aren't the axons in your images projections of 3D structures onto the
image plane? If so, how do you expect to reveal the lost third
dimension?

However, if the axons are grown on a flat substrate, then you might
search the IJ-archives for lengths measurements or the like.

>Hi,
>
>Iam working with axons where the region of interest is "balled" up
>(think of a slightly clenched hand). Is there any ImageJ software
>which would "flatten" the ball? Iam assuming that a open palm is to
>all intents and purposes topologically the same as the clenched
>hand, just easier to analyse.
>
>thanks,
>
>Simon

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