Achieving optical transparency in live animals with absorbing molecules
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at Stanford University developed a method to apply an FDA-approved dye to make mouse skin transparent, allowing for non-invasive visualization of internal organs. This breakthrough enables new approaches to biological and diagnostic testing, with potential applications in cancer treatment, blood draws, and cosmetic procedures.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Researchers make mouse skin transparent using a common food dye Stanford University · Sep 5, 2024 · first to report
- Light-absorbing dye turns live mouse temporarily transparent American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 5, 2024
- A window into the body: groundbreaking technique makes skin invisible U.S. National Science Foundation · Sep 5, 2024