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This crab's blood could save your life

2014-09-04 23:14:33| Biotech - Topix.net

Nearly 50 years ago, scientists discovered the horseshoe crab's clotting-response to bacterial toxins. Now, its blood is harvested in huge quantities, to be used in a test to ensure medical products are not contaminated.

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