Researchers discover tartrazine temporarily makes mouse skin transparent, potentially aiding medical diagnostics.

Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered that the food dye tartrazine can temporarily make mouse skin transparent, allowing visibility of underlying organs and blood vessels. This technique, which alters the tissue's refractive index to reduce light scattering, may have implications for medical diagnostics, such as improving blood draws and aiding cancer detection. While promising, testing on humans is still needed.

September 05, 2024
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