In a shocking twist, scientists have revealed that the yellow dye used in Cheetos can actually turn the skin of mice transparent.
Cheetos might look like an appetizing snack to most folks, but scientists have revealed something quite startling about the yellow dye used in this cheesy snack. According to a paper published last month, the yellow dye used in Cheetos is actually capable of turning the skin of mice transparent—at least temporarily. This gave scientists a way to see through their skin and observe their organs while the mice were still living. If this sounds concerning in any way, that’s because it absolutely is.
But, you’re probably asking yourself, “How in the world does the dye found in a snack food turn the skin of animals transparent?” Well, the answer to that question comes with a bit of deeper thinking. See, a lot of it has to do with how the skin scatters light when it hits it. Normally, the biological tissues found in the skin scatter the light. You can see this for yourself by grabbing a flashlight and holding it up to your hand.
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