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A way to turn an entire body transparent has been developed by scientists studying rodents.
Reporting in the journal Cell, they describe a technique that keeps tissues intact but allows key body parts and connections to be seen.
They say it could help visualise how separate organs interact and pave the way for a new generation of treatments.
The method may also be used to detect the spread of viruses and cancers in human tissues.
For almost a century scientists have attempted to turn opaque organs see-through, but most techniques have damaged tissues, putting a stop to further medical tests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-28582452
Reporting in the journal Cell, they describe a technique that keeps tissues intact but allows key body parts and connections to be seen.
They say it could help visualise how separate organs interact and pave the way for a new generation of treatments.
The method may also be used to detect the spread of viruses and cancers in human tissues.
For almost a century scientists have attempted to turn opaque organs see-through, but most techniques have damaged tissues, putting a stop to further medical tests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-28582452