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Breakthrough Technique Makes Mouse Skin Temporarily Transparent Using Food Dye, Opening New Avenues for Non-Invasive Research

In a fascinating study published in September 2024, Stanford University researchers have developed a method to make the skin of live mice temporarily transparent using a common food dye, FD&C Yellow 5 (tartrazine). This breakthrough allows scientists to observe internal organs, blood vessels, and neurons in real-time without invasive surgery.

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