Horseshoe Crabs Have A Vital Role In The Development Of A Coronavirus Vaccine. Here's Why

Greenville News, The Courier-Journal
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 4:08am

The horseshoe crab's fluorescent blue blood is its best line of defense against toxins. For 40 years, humans have harnessed that same power.

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