Shrinking Pads (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Targeted exposure to the new "shrink ray" selectively reduces gel-like protein pads in the corners and middle position of a tic-tac-toe arrangement. Each pad is around the size of a human cell. Credit Jason Shear/University of Texas at Austin. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.