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This approach is further applicable for three-dimensional volume renderings, obtained using serial block-face and focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy, highlighting the specific advantages of these techniques. Additionally, this study defines a set of quantifiable metrics that can be applied to measure mitochondrial architecture and other organellar structures. 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