Research Paper.

[K3nnyG]

Hey Everyone,

For my school in order to graduate you must write a 6-10 page research paper and I am currently at 5... I am writing about how the coral reefs posses cures for ailments and diseases we currently do not have cures for. So far I have written about Cancer, Bone Grafts, Back Surgery, Sunscreen pills, and SNX-111 (aka 1000X stronger painkiller then morphine).

My question to you is do you know of anything else or have a source I can look at. I have attempted to find information on Diabetes, Asthma, and HIV and AIDS: however I am struggling to find any solid information. Thanks also after I submit my paper to the school if anyone is interested in reading it I can post it.

Thanks, Oh yeah I need information by tonight... oops due tomorrow. hahahahaha Senior year procrastination.

KennyG. :headwally::fish1::debi::headwalls:

 

[Danny Luu]

i did a quick google search and found this to be pretty cool.

A Caribbean sponge has been discovered to generate compounds used in AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir), which is used to fight the AIDS virus.

Caribbean gorgonian (a soft coral) produces a group of compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which are also included in an anti-wrinkle cream.

A tentacled aquatic organism, called bryozoan Bugula neritina, yields a compound being tested as a cancer drug.

Skates (a flat fish shaped like a kite) have provided clues used in treating vision loss.

Corals and mollusks are used to make orthopedic and cosmetic surgical implants.

Horseshoe crabs are commonly used to test for bacterial contamination.

Microalgae are used in vitamins and other nutritional supplements.

Bone grafts from coral skeletons, pain relievers from sea snail venom, and infection-fighting agents from shark skin are all under study.

http://www.noaa.gov/features/economic_0309/medicines.html

goodluck on the project, i'd like to read the paper. if you could post or message me that would be cool.

 

[cbrennan4]

I'd really be interested in reading your paper as well!

 

[K3nnyG]

Yeah Id be happy to post the paper.

 

[Dragonvale]

I'm interested in reading it also