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Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins

June 2, 2026

Broad Institute scientists use their custom-built microscopy and nanotechnology to tag and follow the activity of individual proteins in real time, showing how it can reveal new biology.

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Ma, Kaibo et al (2026), ErbB family receptor dimerization dynamics and dysregulation via long-term single-molecule imaging, Cell, doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.04.010

Story Image: Peng lab member and study co-first-author João Shida prepares to image nanoparticles using the lab's custom-built microscope. Credit: Allison Colorado, Broad Communications

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