The skin of what type of animal is used to treat burns?
Fish skin, usually from Atlantic cod or Nile tilapia, has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that support healing of some wounds including burns and diabetic foot ulcers.
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- How many genes do humans have?
“Humans have about 20,000 protein-coding genes.”
Reference: National Human Genome Research Institute
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Is there nitrogen in DNA?
The bases that make up DNA contain nitrogen.
What colors do Labrador Retrievers come in?
The AKC recognizes only three Labrador Retriever colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. "Fox red" Labs are technically a dark shade of yellow, and "silver" Labs aren't accepted under the breed standard.