Transparent mice to detect and eliminate cancerous tumours. Here's how

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Also read: Health conditions of long Covid patients worse than Stage-4 lung cancer patients: Study The transparent mouse creation process involves eliminating fats and pigments from the mouse's corpse using a chemical process. The resulting transparent mouse retains its internal organs and nerves, albeit being nearly invisible.

Professor Ertürk's scanning technique capitalises on his earlier transparent mouse development. By introducing specific antibodies, researchers can highlight specific tissues of interest for microscopic examination.  The new scanning technique offers several advantages over current methods.

Researchers can now study diseases in the context of the entire body, enhancing their understanding of the impact of different drugs and treatments. Furthermore, the 3D images obtained from the scans are stored online, allowing researchers to access a library of data, reducing the need for additional live mice in experiments.

Professor Ertürk believes that this technique has the potential to significantly reduce lab animal usage. Also read: ‘No policy to tackle childhood cancer’ The study, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology offers promising prospects for improved cancer drug testing.