Transparent mice made with light-absorbing dye reveal organs at work

A method that renders skin temporarily see-through could offer researchers a non-invasive way to look inside the bodies of live mice.

A dye that helps to give Doritos their orange hue can also turn mouse tissues transparent, researchers have found.

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I revealed my organ at work and science didn’t care; just got fired
- But fire has long been used in scientific experiments. You're a lab rat.
I don't know how I feel about calling it a dye. But I also can't think of a better word.

The article goes into a lot of detail about how it works.
- Lyve
Who knew you could make mice with dye?
- not I, but clearly it's possible

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