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Medicine And The Horseshoe Crab

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The Crucial Role of Horseshoe Crabs in Medicine

This chapter explores the vital connection between horseshoe crabs and modern medicine, focusing on their role in detecting harmful endotoxins in vaccines and injectable drugs. It also discusses the environmental consequences of their use and the conservation initiatives aimed at protecting these ancient creatures.

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