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Transparent mice are here – Not a science fiction, but a reality.

Generated by Meta AI Scientists at Stanford University have made live mice transparent, easing biomedical research and saving their lives. They used an FDA-approved food coloring dye called tartrazine, which makes the mice’s skin transparent. They used this dye on the mouse brain, abdomen, and muscle for imaging. Below is the figure of the mouse’s […]

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Mito!! Give me the power to rejuvenate!

We all know that mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells because they generate energy from food. However, we did not know their involvement in cellular regeneration. Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center determined that liver cells with damaged mitochondria have less ability to regenerate when injured. Henceforth, allowing cells with undamaged mitochondria to grow more, rejuvenating the liver. This study was published in Science journal’s June 2024 issue.

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