Associated Press quotes professor emeritus Bayer in report on lobster blood’s role in medicine
The Associated Press quoted University of Maine professor emeritus of animal and veterinary sciences Robert Bayer in a report about his company, Lobster Unlimited of Orono, which is investigating whether lobster blood can be used as a potential weapon against viruses and cancer. While lobster blood, a byproduct of lobster processing, is a long way from playing a role in new drugs, there’s “no question it has antiviral and anticancer properties” based on research, Bayer said. “We can collect millions of pounds of it, which makes it a viable product worth pursuing.” The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, WGME (Channel 13), Valley News in New Hampshire, Eagle Times and CBS Boston published the AP report.