When a person suffers severe skin damage, doctors usually apply artificial skin to protect the injured area. But what if the skin of milkfish, a common byproduct of the Philippine fishing industry, is used, could it offer an effective and affordable medical solution? Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University have discovered that the skin of the milkfish (Chanos chanos), locally known as bangus, could provide a low-cost option for treating patients with major burns and other serious injuries.

Ogerio, B. A. (2025, January 12). Ateneo studies 'bangus' skin for burn treatment. Business Mirror, p. A5.