title: Guest editorial: special section on near infrared spectroscopy and imaging of tissues.
abstract: This Special Section Guest Editorial provides an overview of the topical area and an introduction to the articles featured in the special section.
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authors.lastname: Ferrari
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authors.lastname: Delpy
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authors.lastname: Benaron