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ArticleBiophysics reports2026

Emerging trends of fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM): advances, challenges, and prospects.

Baoyi Wang, Meilin Li, Xiaoshuai Huang, Bei Liu

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Baoyi WangNational Biomedical Imaging Center, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
Meilin LiNational Biomedical Imaging Center, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
Xiaoshuai HuangKey laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Bei LiuNational Biomedical Imaging Center, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This mini-review provides a concise overview of the latest advances in fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). It discusses both time-domain and frequency-domain techniques, analysis methods - including phasor approaches and deep learning, and highlights applications in multiplexed imaging and quantitative biosensing. Furthermore, FLIM-empowered multimodal imaging approaches aimed at enhancing spatial and temporal resolution are discussed. Persistent challenges, including photon efficiency, probe sensitivity, and achieving high-speed imaging in live-cell environments, are critically assessed, outlining pathways toward future innovations.

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BiosensorDeep learningFLIMMultiplexingPhasor analysisSuper-resolution microscopy

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PMID42724166
PMCPMC13559219

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