Foreign media: Chinese scientists have developed a new technology that can make organs such as the brain transparent, allowing for clear observation of their internal structures.
A research team led by Tsinghua University published new findings in the journal "Cell," proposing a new method to "make organs such as the brain and heart transparent."
This technology can maintain the integrity of tissue morphology while generating extremely clear and accurate three-dimensional images, and enhance the brightness of fluorescent dyes, thereby more intuitively displaying cells and molecules. The study shows that this method not only reveals the microscopic connections of human neurons but can also be used to study mouse organs. The principle is to convert tissues into highly transparent "ion glass solids" through low-temperature treatment, maintaining structural stability and enabling long-term preservation.
For a long time, the scientific community has been seeking methods to directly observe the interior of organs without causing cutting damage. This breakthrough provides a new tool for brain science and medical research.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1840691353379847/
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