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UBC Okanagan scientists build tech that could transform cancer research

  • Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed qtPAINT, a new imaging technology that measures molecular forces with nanometre precision and minute-scale time resolution, according to Li, associate professor of chemistry.
  • The team also created Decoy DNA to improve the lifespan of tension probes from hours to days, enhancing studies in various scientific fields.
  • These advancements could enhance understanding of critical processes in cancer research and promote breakthroughs in cellular mechanics, according to Dr. Isaac Li.
  • Tiny molecular forces are critical for functions like healing wounds and cancer progression, as explained by Dr. Seongho Kim, lead author of the qtPAINT study.
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UBC Okanagan scientists build tech that could transform cancer research

The researchers have made two discoveries that could change the way scientists observe and measure the molecular forces within living cells

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Kelowna Capital News broke the news in Kelowna, Canada on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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