Need Some Info

[GAB99]

ok, being the nerd i am im doing a science project centered around, reefs.

im thinking of going with one of two topics one of them being

1: corals and inverts being used as treatment for illnesses - biomedicine


and i remember there used to be a thread about that sort of stuff but i think it got deleted due to it being severly outdated if i remember?

so if anyone knows of any species of coral or inverts that have that sort of potential itd help


i think certain Zoanthids have potential for anti-cancer medication? cant really rememebr

 

[sorgan]

There is a variety of sea squirt of the coast of Scotland that has bioluminescent properties, these are being used in cancer research.

Can't remember where I saw this.

 

[ALW]

Some anemones has cytolysin-based immunotoxins that kill cancer cells. Cant tell you which. Sorry

 

[-Nemo-]

Good luck on it Gab.

I remembered reading this once and managed to find it again.
Who knew a cyano bloom could be good :roll:

http/www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071128103345.htm

 

[ALW]

Here is what i was looking for http/www.fisica.uh.cu/biblioteca/revcubfi/2009/vol.26-No.1/RCF-26-1-2009-15.pdf

 

[seffieuk]

Can't remember where I saw this.

The BBc programme, that ran a few weeks back - you can probably still get it on iplayer Bae

Also, just found this, might be worth a read http/savingreefs.com/Marine_Biomedicine.html

 

[GAB99]

thanks guys! i just got back from europe so ill be able to look at what you guys posted and start doing research

 

[Donya]

If it's not too late, I should also toss out sea hares in the genus Aplysia - they are used frequently in medical research.

 

[GAB99]

its not too late thanks for the tip! all this month is research so any advice is welcome.