Researchers have discovered that a dye used in Doritos turns mice translucent. Could humans be next?

The Leader Globe16 Sep, 2024Health

Doritos might be known for spicing up snack time, but Stanford researchers have discovered that a dye in the chips can also turn mice translucent. The study, published on September 6 in the journal *Science*, details how researchers at Stanford University in California applied a common food dye called Yellow No. 5 ? present in various foods and beauty products ? to the skin of live mice. This dye created a temporary ?window? that made their organs, muscles, and blood vessels visible. The technique, known as ?optical tissue clearing,? has not yet been tested on humans but could potentially enable non-invasive observation and monitoring of injuries or diseases.