The atlas of mouse development eHistology resource
Elizabeth Graham1, Julie Moss1, Nick Burton1
1MRC Human Genetics Unit, IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
Development (Cambridge, England)
|May 28, 2015
Summary
A new online resource offers free access to high-resolution histological images from Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development. This digital tool aids researchers studying mouse developmental anatomy and embryos.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Histology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Professor Mathew Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development is a key resource for mouse developmental anatomy.
- The last revision of the atlas was in 1994, highlighting a need for updated resources.
- Understanding mouse embryo development is crucial for biological research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce and provide access to the eHistology online resource.
- To offer high-resolution digital images of histological sections used in the original Atlas of Mouse Development.
- To facilitate detailed cellular-level examination of mouse embryonic development.
Main Methods:
- Digitization of original histological sections from Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development.
- Creation of an online platform (www.emouseatlas.org/emap/eHistology/index.php) for image access.
- Inclusion of original annotations and plate numbering from the paper atlas.
Main Results:
- Free online access to high-resolution color images of mouse embryonic histology is now available.
- The eHistology resource allows viewing of histological material at cellular resolution.
- The digital images retain the original annotations and plate numbering for direct comparison with the paper atlas.
Conclusions:
- The eHistology online resource serves as a valuable, accessible update to the Atlas of Mouse Development.
- This resource enhances the study of mouse developmental anatomy and histology for the research community.
- Researchers can now explore detailed histological features of mouse embryos with unprecedented ease and resolution.
