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LICONN is a light-microscopy-based method that enables reconstruction of mammalian brain tissue at synaptic resolution, surpassing previous light microscopy limitations. By embedding tissue in hydrogel and expanding it, effective resolution improves to below 20 nm. Combined with deep learning for automated analysis, LICONN allows detailed mapping of neuronal connections and molecular components using standard microscopes.