Food Dye Reveals Mouse Tissues

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Scientists just made mice 'see-through' using food dye — and humans are next

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A common food dye can turn the skin of living mice transparent, enabling researchers to peer inside the body without surgery.

This is the first time scientists have used the technique to visualize the tissues of mice under the microscope.

Researchers used a food-safe dye, which can likely be found in snacks in your pantry.

The new technique hasn't been tested in humans yet.

She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Durham University and a master's degree in clinical and therapeutic neuroscience from Oxford University . She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter while undertaking journalism training. In 2018 , she was named one of MHP Communications' 30 journalists to watch under 30 . ([email protected]).

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