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This is generally accomplished by imaging fluorescently labeled structures and measuring their spatial correlation with a class of image analysis algorithms known as colocalization. However, the most commonly used methods of colocalization have strict limitations, such as requiring overlap in the fluorescent markers and reporting requirements for accurate interpretation of the data, that are often not met. Due to the development of novel super-resolution techniques, which reduce the overlap of the fluorescent signals, a new colocalization method is needed that does not have such strict requirements.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>In order to overcome the limitations of other colocalization algorithms, I developed a new ImageJ\/Fiji plugin, Colocalization by cross-correlation (CCC). This method uses cross-correlation over space to identify spatial correlations as a function of distance, removing the overlap requirement and providing more comprehensive results. CCC is compatible with 3D and time-lapse images, and was designed to be easy to use. CCC also generates new images that only show the correlating labeled structures from the input images, a novel feature among the cross-correlating algorithms.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>CCC is a versatile, powerful, and easy to use colocalization and spatial correlation tool that is available through the Fiji update sites. Full and up to date documentation can be found at <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" ext-link-type=\"uri\" xlink:href=\"https:\/\/imagej.net\/plugins\/colocalization-by-cross-correlation\">https:\/\/imagej.net\/plugins\/colocalization-by-cross-correlation<\/jats:ext-link>. 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