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ArticleNature communications2026

FlyTomo: a streamlined software for on-the-fly cryo-ET data processing and diagnosis.

Zheyuan Zhang, Cheng Peng, Weiping Zhang, Jiaming Liang, Kexin Liu, Yong Chen, Junxia Zhang, Rui Liang, Yutong Song, Sai Li

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Zheyuan Zhang *Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Cheng Peng *Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5729-8213
Weiping ZhangBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6576-8358
Jiaming LiangBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Kexin LiuBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0009-0005-5331-2870
Yong ChenBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Junxia ZhangBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Rui LiangBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Yutong SongBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2206-9549
Sai LiBeijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. sai@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-9353-0355

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 32171195National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 32241031National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82241066
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cryo-ET combined with subtomogram averaging (STA) enables the structural elucidation of macromolecular assemblies in native environments. However, their widespread adoption has been limited by the labor-intensive, expertise-dependent data processing workflow. Here we present FlyTomo, a software that streamlines data processing from frame alignment to STA with high-throughput for authentic cryo-ET scenarios. During data acquisition, FlyTomo performs real-time diagnosis, enabling prompt feedback on sample quality, microscope performance and structural features. After acquisition, it aggregates diagnostic metrics into an overview, guiding users through data review and refinement. FlyTomo also curates raw and processed data into directories to simplify data management and archiving. We validate FlyTomo across a diverse set of authentic cryo-ET samples, including purified enveloped viruses and cryo-lamellae, on multiple microscopes and cameras, achieving structures at resolutions of 3.4 to 7.3 Å. Collectively, by integrating accuracy, scalability and usability, FlyTomo reduces the technical barrier for in situ structural biology using cryo-ET.

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Cryoelectron MicroscopyElectron Microscope TomographyImage Processing, Computer-AssistedSoftwareMacromolecular SubstancesMacromolecular Substances

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PMID42649199
PMCPMC13518894

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