Synchrotron Microtomography to Explore the Anatomy of Insects
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.
Authors
- C.B. Mello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0092-6829)
- Arissa Pickler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3883-8381)
- Liebert Parreiras Nogueira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7767-464X)
- Samara Gonçalves de Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4532-9489)
- Katrine Paiva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9672-4051)
- Marcos V. Colaço (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0174-3063)
- Tayane Tanure
- Patrı́cia Azambuja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1405-8743)
- R.C. Barroso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6348-694X)
- Gabriela Sena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1369-7460)
- Gustavo Colaço (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9861-1472)
- Ademir Xavier da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6120-0909)
- Marcelo Salabert Gonzalez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5442-6440)
- Gabriel Fidalgo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4739-7052)
- Tathiana A. Alvarenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6754-7858)
- Ruan Ingliton
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Universidade Federal Fluminense (BR)
- University of Oslo (NO)
- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2519
- Primary Topic
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
- Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais