Record #:

25033

Author(s):

Burgess, Carla

Abstract:

Horseshoe crabs have a very unique quality in their blood. This quality may allow scientists to cure any number of diseases. As it is, the blood of a horseshoe crab is used to test medicines and vaccines before they are sold.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 17 Issue 5, May 1990, p3-4, il

Subject(s):

Medicine--Research