I have recently read in this article http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100302083451.htm that the sea squirt can actually put a prevention on the spread of alzheimer’s disease by actually making a protein forming plaque that actually prevents the disease from spreading to any harsher more serious stages… lately I have had reason to believe for every land caused disease, in the water there is a cure for it… 70 % of the earth is water so 30 % of the earth is land… the ratio is about a 2/3 so for ever 1 disease I think there could be a cure.
1| Could sea squirts become extinct from over harvesting..
2| What is your opinion on Alzheimer’s?
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Alzheimer’s is quite an interesting disease because there are a large number of variables. There have been many different types of medications to try to slow the effects of Alzheimer’s, such as Dimebon. CTV News states, “Dimebon is just the latest in a long list of experimental medications for Alzheimer’s that have failed expectations.” Hopefully a more natural medication extracted from the sea squirts will hold more promise for Alzheimer patients.
According to The Oceanus Magazine, “About 3,000 different species of sea squirts exist worldwide.” There are many different types of sea squirts, so it seems that the sea squirts should not be going extinct. However, there may be only a certain species that will cure Alzheimer’s. In that case, they may become extinct if there is a small number of them and especially if they are over harvested.
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http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=3940
I thought this article was very interesting. I found a relating article suggesting that Omega-3 fatty acids also may assist in slowing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Medical researchers have discovered that chronic inflammation is the first stage in the development of Alzheimer’s and other diseases. The previous anti-inflammatory drugs resulted in serious side effects with long term use. They discovered that Omega 3’s have very similar results with safer side effects. Researchers suggest eating more fish and taking Omega 3 supplements to reduce inflammation for not only Alzheimer prevention, but also prevent effects of diseases like heart disease, arthritis and asthma.
http://www.sott.net/articles/show/202716-Research-Suggests-Marine-Oil-May-Prevent-Alzheimer-s-Disease
This is a great find. This is something that scientists should study because this could be a good treatment for diseases. I could not find anything about sea squirts being over harvested. According to this article http://www.gulfofmaine.org/times/summer2005/squirt.html Georges Bank was invades by the squirts and 50% or more of the sea bed is covered with them. My opinion on Alzheimer’s is that it could be prevented by this sea squirt.