Researchers Develop Artificial Equine Skin
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 18, 2015
This artificial skin for horses could help vets manage wounds, burns, and other ailments, the investigators said.
This artificial skin for horses could help vets manage wounds, burns, and other ailments, the investigators said.
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