<scp>BrAIn</scp> : A comprehensive artificial intelligence‐based morphology analysis system for brain organoids and neuroscience

Abstract Human‐induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer transformative potential for biomedical research, with iPSC‐derived organoids providing more physiologically relevant models than traditional 2D cell cultures. Among these, brain organoids (BO) are particularly valuable for drug screening, disease modeling, and investigations into molecular pathways. Accurate representation of brain morphology is critical, as more complex organoid structures better mimic the human brain. Deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) approaches have become integral to analyzing organoid morphology, yet tools for comprehensive, time‐resolved assessments are scarce. Here, we introduce BrAIn , a DL‐based application for analyzing the developmental progression of BOs. BrAIn tracks their evolution from embryoid bodies (EBs) and quantifies parameters including area, Feret diameter, perimeter, roundness, and circularity. It also classifies budding and abnormal morphologies of 3D organoids and detects monolayer neural rosette structures, key features of neuronal differentiation. Designed with accessibility in mind, BrAIn provides a no‐code interface, enabling researchers of all technical backgrounds to conduct advanced morphological analyses with ease. Our study demonstrates the application of BrAIn to evaluate the effects of different growth conditions—static, orbital shaker, and microfluidic chip‐based—on BO development. Orbital shaker cultures resulted in the largest organoids, while chip‐based systems achieved more homogeneous growth. Both conditions produced organoids with greater morphological complexity compared to static culture. BrAIn emerges as a robust, user‐friendly tool to quantify BO development and explore how versatile growth conditions influence their morphology and maturation.

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Bioengineering & Translational Medicine
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1002/btm2.70123
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Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
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BrAIn : A comprehensive artificial intelligence‐based morphology analysis system for brain organoids and neuroscience

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BrAIn : A comprehensive artificial intelligence‐based morphology analysis system for brain organoids and neuroscience

Yalın Baştanlar, Sinan Güven, Gökhan Karakülah, Burak Kahveci, Ali Eren Evranos, Elifsu Polatli, Hüseyin Güner
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Abstract Human‐induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer transformative potential for biomedical research, with iPSC‐derived organoids providing more physiologically relevant models than traditional 2D cell cultures. Among these, brain organoids (BO) are particularly valuable for drug screening, disease modeling, and investigations into molecular pathways. Accurate representation of brain morphology is critical, as more complex organoid structures better mimic the human brain. Deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) approaches have become integral to analyzing organoid morphology, yet tools for comprehensive, time‐resolved assessments are scarce. Here, we introduce BrAIn , a DL‐based application for analyzing the developmental progression of BOs. BrAIn tracks their evolution from embryoid bodies (EBs) and quantifies parameters including area, Feret diameter, perimeter, roundness, and circularity. It also classifies budding and abnormal morphologies of 3D organoids and detects monolayer neural rosette structures, key features of neuronal differentiation. Designed with accessibility in mind, BrAIn provides a no‐code interface, enabling researchers of all technical backgrounds to conduct advanced morphological analyses with ease. Our study demonstrates the application of BrAIn to evaluate the effects of different growth conditions—static, orbital shaker, and microfluidic chip‐based—on BO development. Orbital shaker cultures resulted in the largest organoids, while chip‐based systems achieved more homogeneous growth. Both conditions produced organoids with greater morphological complexity compared to static culture. BrAIn emerges as a robust, user‐friendly tool to quantify BO development and explore how versatile growth conditions influence their morphology and maturation.

Bioengineering & Translational Medicine
Izmir Institute of Technology (TR), Izmir University (TR), Dokuz Eylül University (TR), Abdullah Gül University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 24%
Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
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