Researchers Turn Brains Transparent By Sucking Out the Fat

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This brief (659 word) illustrated article describes the accomplishment at Stanford University of a pair of researchers who rendered a mouse brain transparent by removing the fat molecules in the cell membranes.

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Direct Link: http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/04/researchers-turns-brains-transparent-by-sucking-out-the-fat

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Brain, cell membrane, research, laboratory mice, text complexity

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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