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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- When was the first baby born after a uterus transplant?
“The first baby born after a uterus transplant was born in Sweden in 2014.”
Reference: The Lancet
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When was the first successful kidney transplant?
The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 between identical twins in Boston, and surgeon Joseph Murray later won a Nobel Prize.
What is a nyckelharpa?
The nyckelharpa is a Swedish keyed fiddle and is considered Sweden's national instrument.