https://dicect.com/ Website that has a collection of resources, blog posts, and papers relating to diceCT. Some notable papers listed on the webpage include: Gignac, Paul M., Nathan J. Kley, Julia A. Clarke, Matthew W. Colbert, Ashley C. Morhardt, Donald Cerio, […]
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Micro-computed tomography for natural history specimens: a handbook of best practice protocols
Keklikoglou, Kleoniki, Sarah Faulwetter, Eva Chatzinikolaou, Patricia Wils, Jonathan Brecko, Jiří Kvaček, Brian Metscher, and Christos Arvanitidis. “Micro-computed tomography for natural history specimens: a handbook of best practice protocols.” European Journal of Taxonomy 522 (2019). https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2019.522 Abstract Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT or microtomography) […]
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Artefacts in X-ray microtomography of materials
Davis, G. R., and J. C. Elliott. “Artefacts in X-ray microtomography of materials.” Materials science and technology 22, no. 9 (2006): 1011-1018. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328406X114117 Abstract X-ray microtomography is becoming an increasingly popular tool in the study of microstructure and failure mechanisms in biological […]
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Enhancing CT imaging: A safe protocol to stain and de-stain rare fetal museum specimens using diffusible iodine-based staining (diceCT)
Lanzetti, Agnese, and Eric G. Ekdale. “Enhancing CT imaging: A safe protocol to stain and de‐stain rare fetal museum specimens using diffusible iodine‐based staining (diceCT).” Journal of Anatomy 239, no. 1 (2021): 228-241. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13410 Abstract Computed tomography (CT) scanning is being increasingly […]
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X-ray computed tomography of planetary materials: A primer and review of recent studies
Hanna, Romy D., and Richard A. Ketcham. “X-ray computed tomography of planetary materials: A primer and review of recent studies.” Geochemistry 77, no. 4 (2017): 547-572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemer.2017.01.006 Abstract X-ray computed tomography (XCT) is a powerful 3D imaging technique that has been used to investigate meteorites, mission-returned […]
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Experimental assessment of diffusible iodine-based contrast-enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) protocols
Costello, Lucy F., Hazel L. Richards, Alistair R. Evans, and Justin W. Adams. “Experimental assessment of diffusible iodine-based contrast-enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) protocols.” PeerJ 12 (2024): e17919. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17919 Abstract Diffusible iodine-based contrast-enhanced computed tomography (diceCT) is an increasingly used digital complement, supplement, […]
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Reducing soft-tissue shrinkage artefacts caused by staining with Lugol’s solution
Dawood, Y., J. Hagoort, B. A. Siadari, J. M. Ruijter, Q. D. Gunst, N. H. J. Lobe, G. J. Strijkers, B. S. de Bakker, and M. J. B. van den Hoff. “Reducing soft-tissue shrinkage artefacts caused by staining with Lugol’s […]
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MicroCT for comparative morphology: simple staining methods allow high-contrast 3D imaging of diverse non-mineralized animal tissues
Metscher, Brian D. “MicroCT for comparative morphology: simple staining methods allow high-contrast 3D imaging of diverse non-mineralized animal tissues.” BMC physiology 9 (2009): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6793-9-11 Abstract Comparative, functional, and developmental studies of animal morphology require accurate visualization of three-dimensional structures, but few […]
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Systematic experiments to quantitatively assess image quality for CT scans of a Karoo tetrapod fossil
Tshibalanganda, Muofhe, Anton Du Plessis, Stephan G. Le Roux, Wendy L. Taylor, Roger MH Smith, and Claire Browning. “Systematic experiments to quantitatively assess image quality for CT scans of a Karoo tetrapod fossil.” (2019). http://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/handle/10539/27891 Abstract Over the past decade […]