See Through Frog
A see through frog has been breed in Japan, as described below. It will likely be used to evaluate genetic mutations and organ development without the need for dissection; something that I think everyone will agree is a major step forward. I can’t wait to see what science comes out of this development…
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Scientists at Hiroshima University have succeeded in breeding see-through frogs — an innovation that could cut down on future dissections.
Transparent fishes have been around for a long time, but Professor Masayuki Sumida said the new line of frogs were the world’s first transparent four-legged animals.
Sumida, an amphibian specialist who led the university’s research team, said the transparent-skinned frogs could become widely used in scientific research because internal organs and blood vessels can be observed without dissecting the creatures.
Updated 18Jun09 with video:
omg that is cool one question’ are they posinouse?
i wonder if there is any practical purpose (for surival, etc) to having transparent skin
whoa
That is really weird, but cool at the same time.