Why Horseshoe Crab Blood Is So Valuable
- Episode aired Nov 28, 2020
- 16m
When bacteria die within the human body they may release endotoxins that are as dangerous as the exotoxins they release while alive. So it is critical that drugs and medical implants are fre... Read allWhen bacteria die within the human body they may release endotoxins that are as dangerous as the exotoxins they release while alive. So it is critical that drugs and medical implants are free of bacteria. But testing for endotoxins is cumbersome except with horseshoe crab blood w... Read allWhen bacteria die within the human body they may release endotoxins that are as dangerous as the exotoxins they release while alive. So it is critical that drugs and medical implants are free of bacteria. But testing for endotoxins is cumbersome except with horseshoe crab blood which immediately clots in the presence of the toxins.