The Brain Scoop: Clearing and Staining Fishes

Small stingray with dye coloring parts of the internal structure. Caption: and use different stains to stain parts of the skeleton.

Diaphonization, otherwise known as clearing and staining, is one of the most photogenic preparation methods used by research scientists. It's beautiful, but is it practical? Host Emily Graslie interviews Dr. Caleb McMahan, Collection Manager of Fishes, on how he uses this technique to answer questions about the evolution of fish. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

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  • The Brain Scoop: Clearing and Staining Fishes

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    The Field Museum
    Length:
    7 minutes