https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c How the features of the glass frog can medically benefit us. en-us 2016-09-18 23:51:16 UTC 2025-11-02 07:03:23 UTC hello@padlet.com ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941864 2016-09-20 02:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941864 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941965 2016-09-20 02:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941965 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941989 2016-09-20 02:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124941989 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124942026 2016-09-20 02:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124942026 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124943835 2016-09-20 02:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124943835 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944396 The Hyalinobatrachium dianae, or in other words The Glass Frog is an amphibian found in Central and South America. It is known for its "see-through" stomach, which displays the species' internal organs such as the intestines. Scientists aren't exactly sure what causes the lack of pigment on the underside of the frog, but its green color as well as its transparency are believed to assist in remaining camouflaged in the rain forest where it resides. These physical characteristics of the animals body make it appear as if it is simply part of the leaf it is living on. The species is also classified as a "bioindicator...a species that provides clues about the health of the environment where it lives" (Jolles, 2010). Scientists believe they are able to identify climate change within the rainforest as they are unable to reproduce in such  dry conditions. ]]> 2016-09-20 02:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944396 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944447 My design will be used to assist medical professionals in the field of general surgery. Often times, patients go to the doctor with issues, but in order to diagnose those issues, some form of invasive surgery is required. For example, colonoscopies, scopes, biopsies, etc. However, those surgeries don't even always benefit the patient. This leads to expensive medical bills (mainly due to anesthesia), time taken off work, sore patients, and not even a result sometimes. Being able to use another method for diagnostic testing will enhance the field of medicine tremendously.

]]> 2016-09-20 02:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944447 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944475 The transparent nature of the glass frog will be the adaptation being used. I will design a technological device that mimics the translucent skin of the glass frog in order to display human organs in the same way the frogs organs appear. Although this adaptation is likely to help with amphibians camouflage nature (isn't exactly known), it will not be used to assist in human camouflaging. Instead, the designs sole purpose is to mimic the physicality of the frog.  In turn, benefitting humans in a different way than it benefits the frogs.

]]> 2016-09-20 02:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944475 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944527 1. Help doctors to diagnose internal issues without invasive surgery.
2. Help increase airport security scans with handheld translucent device.
3. Help police notice illegal substances in cars during traffic stops. ]]> 2016-09-20 02:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944527 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944579 The model works by placing a device over the humans body that needs examining. The" glass-like" part of the model will adhere to the patient's skin, mimicking that of the frogs. Let the device sit for 5 minutes in order to fully stick to the skin. Lights should be dimmed in the room and a fluorescent light will be shown over the device. Resulting in transparency of the skin and internal organs visible. ]]> 2016-09-20 02:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944579 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944662 This device is sustainable by reducing the amount of by-products formed with radiation treatments and anesthetic gases. ]]> 2016-09-20 02:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124944662 ae_smith15 https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124945473 Jolles, J. (2010). The beautiful, transparent glass frog. Retrieved from http://mudfooted.com/transparent-glass-frog/

Martins, R. (2015). New species of see-through frog found, looks like Kermit. Retrieved from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/150421-glass-frog-kermit-discovery-animals-science-costa-rica/]]> 2016-09-20 02:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ae_smith15/4jsr08o32r8c/wish/124945473