Shellfish get new life as fake skin

By Cecilia Brabin | September 28, 2017

Dec 10 – Scientists in Chile are using seafood shells to create an artificial skin that helps heal wounds and can even cover tattoos. Julie Gordon reports

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Shellfish get new life as fake skin

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  1. What is this city famous for?
  2. Who flocks to the seaside markets?
  3. Who have been visiting the market recently?
  4. What are they searching for?
  5. What are they processing the shells for?
  6. Where has this skin proved effective?
  7. How long can the artificial skin remain on the affected skin?
  8. What is this new skin called?
  9. How does bio-skin work?
  10. What does the artificial skin allow and why is this important?

 

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