
MedicineOctober 1, 2023
Fish Skin Can Heal Other Animals’ Eye Injuries
Tilapia skin’s collagen can aid in healing burns, fixing heart valves, and more—and now it can be used for repairing corneas
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Fish Skin Can Heal Other Animals’ Eye Injuries
Tilapia skin’s collagen can aid in healing burns, fixing heart valves, and more—and now it can be used for repairing corneas