Scientists create human cells with squid-like transparency

The video discusses a research project inspired by female opalescent inshore squids, which can change their color to evade predators. This ability is due to leucophor cells in their skin containing reflectant proteins that scatter light, creating camouflage. Researchers have introduced these reflectant genes into human embryonic kidney cells, which then form ball-shaped nanostructures containing reflectant molecules, mimicking the optical behavior of squids.

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