Cryptogram Challenge: Cell Counting
Year Created: 2010
Cryptogram Challenge: Cell Counting is composed of an image that depicts an array
of composite cell types in a field. This is a common situation faced by researchers
who need to count not only the number of cells present but also their distinct types.
In this image, cells have colors, shapes, and orientations that make the problem
more intriguing. Within this array of cells lies an interesting cryptographic message
that only the astute observer will discern.
The science of cryptography and the jealousy with which nature guards information
have much in common. In cryptography messages are hidden within sources of information
using encoding of multiple types. Though the cellular array shown here has beauty,
it also represents a cryptic form of information that requires skill in interpretation.
The Cryptogram Challenge: Cell Counting follows six previous online, cipher-based
contests— the MicroArray Challenge and five Cryptogram Challenges (Elisa, Elisa
Redux, RNAi, RNAi-2, and Electroporation)— that have each enjoyed great success
since 2008.
The solution for Cryptogram Challenge: Cell Counting will require new cryptographic
skills relative to the previous challenges. Importantly, we have found that the
demands of these Cryptograms have encouraged teams of people to work together in
their solution.
The Cryptogram Challenge: Cell Counting when solved will reveal a brief message
that requires a circuitous route to deduce.
Peter C. Johnson, M.D.
Peter C. Johnson, M.D., is the President and CEO of Scintellix, LLC, which applies
quantitative decision analytics tools to the process of team development. He is
the creator of the popular GEN contest "Microarray Challenge" based on the MicroArray
(2008) image and is the author of multiple graphic arts books, scientific books
and manuscripts in the fields of thrombosis and tissue engineering. He is also the creator of GEN's
last five contests, Cryptogram Challenge based on the "96 Well" (2009) ELISA plate
image, Cryptogram Challenge: ELISA Redux based on a related image, Cryptogram Challenge:
RNAi and RNAi-2, both transfection-focused contests, and Cryptogram Challenge: Electroporation
based on two linked images that illustrate the phenomenon of electroporation for
gene control. He formerly practiced reconstructive surgery, founded the Pittsburgh
Tissue Engineering Initiative, and co-founded and was CEO of TissueInformatics,
Inc. Dr. Johnson is presently the co-editor in chief of the journal Tissue Engineering (Parts A, B, and C). Dr. Johnson
serves on multiple boards and is the National Chair of the University of North Carolina
Medical Excellence Fund.
About Scintellix, LLC
Scintellix, LLC applies Decide-S3 Analytics™ to solve complex business
problems. Decide-S3 Analytics uniquely weaves teams together through the
co-generation of quantitative solutions. Decide-S3 Analytics™ can
be effectively applied in all forms of strategic planning, board composition analysis,
opportunity stratification, as well as to many other challenging areas. Decide-S3
Analytics™ - Making Decisions Digital™
Scintellix, LLC is located in Raleigh, NC.
www.scintellix.com
Copyright 2010, Peter C. Johnson, M.D.
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Decode the cipher hidden in Image A below
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Image B is linked to clue 10
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