In vivo and ex vivo epi-mode pump-probe imaging of melanin and microvasculature.
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SUBMITTER: Matthews TE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3114225 | biostudies-other | 2011 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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