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Doritos Dye Makes Mice Transparent
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You may have seen this one in the headlines. Kirk does a deep dive on the science behind this fascinating phenomenon. Scientists have turned the skin of mice completely transparent in a simple reversible technique using the same dye that makes Doritos orange. This strange result could have huge impacts on science and medicine.
Rachel also talks about a creature this week but it isn't invisible, just very difficult to find. She tells us about the strange critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis. This strange shorebird nests on cliffs and castles and scientists have gone to extraordinary lengths to keep the population going.
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Manage episode 440320185 series 2870458
You may have seen this one in the headlines. Kirk does a deep dive on the science behind this fascinating phenomenon. Scientists have turned the skin of mice completely transparent in a simple reversible technique using the same dye that makes Doritos orange. This strange result could have huge impacts on science and medicine.
Rachel also talks about a creature this week but it isn't invisible, just very difficult to find. She tells us about the strange critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis. This strange shorebird nests on cliffs and castles and scientists have gone to extraordinary lengths to keep the population going.
Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free!
Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: [email protected] Visit us at: strangebynaturepodcast.com214 episoade
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