The fast and convenient study of ion channels in cells continues to pose challenges. Interferometric scattering microscopy delivers robust signals from single channels, paving the way for label-free investigation of their function in live cells.
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Sandoghdar, V. Imaging single ion channels via their Rayleigh scattering. Nat. Photon. 19, 779–780 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41566-025-01727-9
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