Abstract: An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a cell analysis system are provided. The information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: determine a frequency feature value based on motion data from an image of a cell, and control displaying information associated with the frequency feature value, wherein the frequency feature value includes a power spectral density for each time range and each frequency band, and wherein the information associated with the frequency feature value is displayed in association with the each time range and the each frequency band.

Abstract: According to some aspects, an image processing apparatus is provided. The image processing apparatus includes circuitry configured to receive at least two images of at least one cell. The at least two images are captured at different times. The circuitry is further configured to determine a motion amount of at least one intracellular structure identified within the at least one cell by comparing the at least two images and generate an indication of cell metabolism information associated with the at least one cell by relating at least one parameter of the motion amount to a degree of cell metabolism for the at least one cell based on reference information.

Abstract: According to some aspects, an image processing apparatus is provided. The image processing apparatus includes circuitry configured to receive at least two images of a biological sample and determine motion information for a plurality of regions of the at least two images. The motion information corresponds to motion of the biological sample. The circuitry is further configured to generate a graphical representation of at least two characteristic amounts. The at least two characteristic amounts correspond to a region of the plurality of regions and one characteristic amount of the at least two characteristic amounts is indicative of the motion information.

Abstract: According to some aspects, an information processing apparatus is provided. The information processing apparatus includes at least one processor configured to receive an image of a plurality of images. The information processing apparatus further includes at least one storage medium configured to store processor-executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, perform a method. The method includes setting at least one axial direction in the image, wherein the image includes an analysis target. The method further includes determining motion information for the analysis target by analyzing motion of the analysis target to identify, with respect to the at least one axial direction, at least one of a motion amount of the analysis target and a motion direction of the analysis target.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a cell analysis system are provided.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a cell analysis system, a cell analysis program and a cell analysis method suitable for analyzing the movement of ions or molecules across cell membranes. [Solving Means] A cell analysis system according to the present disclosure includes a motion information extracting unit and a motion characteristics calculating unit. The motion information extracting unit extracts motion information arising from a movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane, out of a cell image obtained from imaging a cell in time series. The motion characteristics calculating unit calculates motion characteristics of the motion information.

Abstract: There is provided an analyzing system including a feature value calculation unit. The feature value calculation unit is configured to calculate, for each time range, a feature value indicating a feature of an amount of movement in a target video image in which a target of analysis is imaged over time.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a cell analyzer system, a cell analyzing program and a cell analyzing method for effectively evaluating a cell and a cell network. [Solving Means] A cell analyzer system according to the present technology includes an image acquisition unit, a vibration information extraction unit, and a vibration characteristics calculation unit. The image acquisition unit acquires a cell image by capturing cells at elapsed time. The vibration information extraction unit extracts vibration information attributable to spontaneous membrane potential vibration of cells from the cell image. The vibration characteristics calculation unit calculates vibration characteristics of the vibration information from the vibration information.

Abstract: To provide an observation apparatus, an observation program, and an observation method that are suitable for the detection and observation of an observation target object. An observation apparatus according to the present technology includes a microscope optical system, an imaging unit, a spectroscopic unit, and a detection unit. The imaging unit captures an image via the microscope optical system. The spectroscopic unit acquires an absorption spectrum or a Raman spectrum in an ultraviolet, visible, or infrared area via the microscope optical system. The detection unit detects an observation target object in an observed sample by using the absorption spectrum or the Raman spectrum.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of measuring a Raman scattered light which is capable of detecting a Raman scattered light derived from a specimen at a high sensitivity, and a container for a Raman scattered light measurement specimen for use therein. The method of measuring a Raman scattered light includes radiating an exciting light to a specimen on a sheet member made of a material different from a material of an accommodating section and disposed within the accommodating section, thereby detecting a Raman scattered light.

Abstract: Disclosed in an individual information determining method in which individual information of a subject is determined based on one or a plurality of pieces of biomolecule data collected from a surface of a body surface of the subject.

Abstract: There is provided an analyzing system including a feature value calculation unit. The feature value calculation unit is configured to calculate, for each time range, a feature value indicating a feature of an amount of movement in a target video image in which a target of analysis is imaged over time.

Abstract: A simple low-invasive method for acquiring information about a biological rhythm of a bion is provided. In the method, the information on a biological rhythm of the bion is acquired based on variation with time of the activity of a biologically active agent, particularly alpha-amylase, extracted from oral mucosa epithelial cells of the bion. According to the method, an activity variation curve showing the variation of the activity of the biologically active agent with time may be utilized as a molecular timetable for estimation of the biological rhythm, whereby a deviation (lag) of the biological rhythm of the bion can be detected.

Abstract: Disclosed in an individual information determining method in which individual information of a subject is determined based on one or a plurality of pieces of biomolecule data collected from a surface of a body surface of the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mountable unit for biological signal measurement, including: three electrodes; and a support body configured to support the three electrodes at positions corresponding to a positional relationship among a predetermined position on a forehead on one side of a face bounded by a midline, a temple position on the one side of the face, and a predetermined position on a zygomatic body on the one side of the face.

Abstract: A biological information acquisition method includes: measuring an amount of nicotinamide metabolite in a sample collectable from a living organism in a minimally invasive manner; and acquiring information concerning the living organism based on the measured amount of nicotinamide metabolite.

Abstract: There is provided a method that achieves the prediction of a biological rhythm with high precision while minimizing the number of times a biological specimen is collected from a subject. There is also provided a method for predicting a biological rhythm of a subject on the basis of time series expression level data obtained by measuring expression levels of two clock genes in biological specimens collected from the subject three times within 24 hours, the clock genes having different phases of circadian cycles of a change in expression levels. In this method for predicting a biological rhythm, a biological rhythm can be predicted with particularly high precision by collecting a biological specimen from a subject three times within 24 hours at eight-hour intervals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for extracting a biosubstance from a root of a hair, including the step of using as the hair a hair that has pulling force of at least a predetermined reference value to pull out the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for extracting a biosubstance from a root of a hair, including the step of using as the hair a hair that has pulling force of at least a predetermined reference value to pull out the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mountable unit for biological signal measurement, including: three electrodes; and a support body configured to support the three electrodes at positions corresponding to a positional relationship among a predetermined position on a forehead on one side of a face bounded by a midline, a temple position on the one side of the face, and a predetermined position on a zygomatic body on the one side of the face.