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Vascular Elegance

A two-photon microscopy fluorescence lifetime imaging representation of an artery cross-section, showcasing the rich structural details of the vascular wall. The distinct layers of the artery, including the tunica intima, media and externa, are vividly highlighted, with free-labeling techniques employed to capture fluorescence signals.

[OPN 2025 Photo Contest Honorable Mention]

—Ayman Adel Fouad Abdelhakeem, Boston University, MA, USA