Every year, horseshoe crabs are harvested for their blue blood, but alternatives are now coming through that could help ...

The horseshoe crabs are valuable because their blood can be manufactured into limulus amebocyte lysate, or LAL, that is used to detect pathogens in indispensable medicines such as injectable ...

Horseshoe crab blood is key to making a COVID-19 vaccine—but the ecosystem may suffer. Conservationists worry the animals, which are vital food sources for many species along the U.S. East Coast ...

The horseshoe crab bleeding industry is in transition. One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.

PORTLAND, Maine — The horseshoe crab has been scuttling in the ocean and tidal pools for more than 400 million years, playing a vital role in the East Coast ecosystem along with being a prized ...

Discover why is the bright blue blood of an ancient sea creature worth up to $15,000 per liter? In this video, we dive deep into the world of horseshoe crab blood,a natural, life-saving resource ...

Horseshoe crab blood is highly valuable because it contains a unique substance called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), which is used in a test to detect bacterial endotoxins. This test, known as ...

Environment Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is valuable for medicine, but a declining bird needs them for food The horseshoe crabs have been harvested for use as bait and medicine from Florida to ...

The horseshoe crab's blue blood is harvested for medical purposes, setting up a clash among researchers, fishing crews and environmentalists over new protections. Skip to content.

Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is needed for medicine, but a declining bird relies on crabs to eat. Horseshoe crabs spawn at Reeds Beach in Cape May Court House, N.J., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.