WormLab 2024: Automated C. elegans Tracking & Analysis System

WormLab 2024 is the latest release of MBF Bioscience's complete hardware and software system for imaging, tracking, and quantitative analysis of C. elegans (roundworm) behavior . Released in September 2024, this version introduces significant enhancements in multi-worm tracking, analysis capabilities, and workflow efficiency .

Key New Features in 2024

Multi-Worm Tracking & Batch Processing

• Multi-Worm Support: Simultaneously tracks multiple unmarked worms at up to 200 fps for high-throughput studies

• Batch Processing: Add videos or saved project files directly to tracking queue; apply saved configurations to multiple videos

• Enhanced Video Navigation: Variable keyframe intervals for faster, smoother scrolling; user-configurable for short or long duration videos

Behavioral Metrics & Analysis

Group & Label Analysis

• Group Analysis: View data from multiple project files; aggregate data in user-defined sets

• Enhanced Label Analysis: Display aggregate results (calculated over entire video) OR split results (specific to recurring label periods)

• Multiple Project Management: Select and delete multiple projects in Group analysis

Configuration & Workflow

• Configuration Manager Expanded: Save/load labels in addition to tracking parameters

• Head/Tail Assignment: New Apply button to test assignment settings before processing

• USB Key Licensing: Mobile/flexible licensing for Mac version; move license between computers

Automated Stimulus Control Module (Optional Extension)

• Time or Frame-Based Stimuli: Define stimuli based on time or video frames