Scientists Use Yellow Food Dye No. 5 to Make Live Mice Transparent

Sep 5, 2024, 06:24 PM

Scientists have developed a new technique that uses a common yellow food dye, specifically yellow food dye no. 5, to make skin, muscles, and organs temporarily transparent. This breakthrough was demonstrated on live mice and raw chicken breasts, allowing researchers to see through their bodies. The study, led by @NoLongerMeow and published in Science Magazine, highlights the potential applications in medical research and diagnostics. The technique involves clever physics and has been described as looking like a magic trick to those unfamiliar with the underlying principles.