What if you could apply a substance on the skin, much like a moisturizing cream, and make it transparent, without harming the tissue? In a study published in Science, Stanford Engineering researchers were able to see, with the naked eye, organs within an animal’s body, by simply applying a common food dye. The process is completely reversible and appears to leave no lasting effects on animal subjects.
The researchers believe this novel technique is the first harmless, non-invasive approach to achieving visibility of an animal’s living internal organs. Looking forward, this technology could m
...ake veins more visible, easing the process of venipuncture. Moreover, this innovation could potentially replace some X-rays and CT scans, assist in the early detection of skin cancer, and make laser-based tattoo removal more straightforward.
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