Method and device for automated cell analysis and determination of
transport and communication between living cells by analyzing the
formation of tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) between cells. This method
comprising the steps of singularizing cells in a culture medium and
staining the cells with a fluorescent or luminescent dyes for staining of
cytoplasm and membranes as well as TNTs, flagella and other cell
particles for 3-D cell microscopy. The method comprises further an image
analysis system.