# Black Light Surgeries The San Diego School of Medicine Wants to Light Up Nerves By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-california-san-diego-school-of-medicine References: [newsfeed.time](http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/08/light-it-up-baby-glow-in-the-dark-surgery-in-the-works/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1354549/Glow-dark-liquid-helps-doctors-nerves-surgery.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) Scientists at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-olo), San Diego School of Medicine claim they have developed an [injectable fluorescent liquid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-glow-ups) that will cause [peripheral nerves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock) to glow during surgery. Experts said they injected it into mice and found that it allowed for nerves to become more clearly distinguishable. Should this prove to be usable among human patients, it could help surgeons avoid accidental damage to small and sensitive nerves. Tests by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine showed that the effect lasted for up to eight hours with no real side effects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fluorescent Surgical Techniques:** Developing new surgical techniques that utilize injectable fluorescent liquids to make nerves more clearly distinguishable during surgeries. - **Enhanced Nerve Protection:** Creating innovative solutions that help surgeons avoid accidental damage to small and sensitive nerves during surgeries. - **Long-lasting Injectable Liquids:** Exploring the development of injectable liquids with extended glow effects to aid in surgical procedures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Providing medical devices and tools that incorporate fluorescent techniques for enhanced visualization during surgeries. - **Biotechnology:** Developing biotechnological solutions that improve nerve visibility and protection during surgical procedures. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Creating injectable liquids and drugs that have prolonged fluorescence effects for surgical applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.md) - [Australian Muscle Tissue Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renerve.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Injectable Nanomaterial Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanomaterial-therapy.md) - [Red Light-Therapy Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kineon-design-labs.md) - [Light-Powered Joint Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reviiv-move-light-therapy-device.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [3D Vein-Viewing Medical Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adison-vein-locator.md) - [Cellular Transport Freeze Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellular-transport.md)