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Saving the Horseshoe Crab Blood: Alternative Testing Methods for Endotoxin Detection

Medicine & Technology Sep 19, 2023

Due to their role in vaccine testing, thousands of horseshoe crabs are harvested for their blood, but conservationists are pushing towards alternative methods for endotoxin detection. Find out more about it in this article.

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Why Are Horseshoe Crabs Important in Developing the Coronavirus Vaccine?

Jul 09, 2020

For years, a horseshoe crab's blood has been used for developing new vaccines and medications. Experts are worried that the crab's population might be at risk due to numerous testings, particularly now with the coronavirus pandemic.

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