Cheetos Food Dye Turns Mice Transparent — and Scientists Say There’s a Simple Explanation
Recent research has revealed an astonishing effect of a food dye commonly used in Cheetos—tartrazine, or as it’s more officially known, FD&C Yellow No. 5. This vibrant yellow coloring agent, found in many snacks and drinks, can make the skin of mice completely transparent. This remarkable phenomenon allows researchers to see the inner workings of … Read more