Intravital mesoscale optical imaging: challenges, techniques, and future perspectives
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Intravital mesoscale imaging plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between cellular and organ-level investigations by enabling high-resolution visualization across large fields of view. Continuous advancements in optical microscopy have significantly improved imaging performance, yet fundamental challenges remain.
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