Cell segmentation (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption An example of a cell image before and after segmentation, a process which allows researchers to distinguish single cells from each other and their background. Credit Ali Shariati et al Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.