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    • Traditional 3D microscopy often relies on mechanical scanning, which can be slow and complex.
    • Developing advanced imaging techniques is essential for high-resolution biological research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel mechanical-scan-free method for volumetric imaging of biological tissue.
    • To demonstrate the utility of an electrically tunable-focus lens for axial scanning in microscopy.
    • To evaluate the potential of this system for subcellular resolution imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Structured illumination microscopy was employed for optical sectioning.
    • An electrically tunable-focus lens was utilized to vary the imaging plane's depth, enabling axial scanning.
    • The system was characterized and evaluated using ex vivo oral mucosa samples.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully achieved volumetric imaging without mechanical scanning components.
    • Subcellular resolution was demonstrated in ex vivo oral mucosa imaging.
    • The axial-scanning mechanism proved effective for depth variation.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed mechanical-scan-free approach offers a simplified and efficient way to achieve 3D imaging.
    • This technology has the potential to transform conventional wide-field microscopes into 3D imaging platforms.
    • The method provides a promising alternative for high-resolution volumetric biological tissue analysis.