Experiments conducted on mice show promising potential for human applications
WTF?
They then experimented on chicken breast tissue and mouse skin.
The chicken breast became transparent enough to reveal objects underneath it.

The explanation for this phenomenon has to do with optics and the Kramers-Kronig relations.
This phenomenon allows red light to travel through the tissue with minimal scattering, creating temporary transparency.
There are commercial applications for this discovery as well.
Laser-based tattoo removal procedures could become more efficient with improved light penetration through the skin.
The dye has been associated with potential health risks, including allergic reactions and hyperactivity in children.
The study waspublishedin September 2024 in Science.