Hello All.
There was a fascinating piece on NPR's "Living on Earth" regarding the
aquaculture of Megathura crenulata for a blood protein 'KLH'. Evidently it
serves as a neutral carrier protein for vaccines as well as other
bio-pharmaceuticals. You can find the piece at "Living on Earth's" web page at:
http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=13-P13-00034&segmentID=4
Doug
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