Yes, that’s a see-through mouse you are looking at. And yes, it’s pretty gross, but thankfully, no, it’s not alive. The transparent mouse represents a breakthrough for scientists at the California Institute of Technology who say that it will lead to a better understanding of the relationships between nervous systems and organs through “whole-organism mapping.” Despite the queasiness factor, the technique has the potential to aid research into a variety of health issues, including autism, chronic pain and the development of cancerous cells.
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