Coral grown for bone grafting

[DuffyGeos]

Very cool article and video. Here is a new business plan for growers!

 

 

 

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/28/business/inside-a-million-dollar-coral-farm/index.html?hpt=hp_t

 

 

 

(CNN) -- Far from the sea, a man-made coral reef is taking shape -- and it could change medical operations forever.

Step inside the OkCoral lab in Israel's Negev Desert and you'll find row after row of quietly bubbling fish tanks, each containing a precious substance.

It is hoped the coral grown in this surreal "farm," could one day be used in bone operations -- encompassing everything from dental implants to spinal procedure

Unlike animal and human bones, coral can't be rejected by the body, say medical experts at the company CoreBone, which manufactures bone replacements from coral.

Grown in the lab, this coral is also free from the diseases you might find in the oceanic variety.

[Origami]

Interesting. Thanks for posting it. Pretty cool. I wonder how they use it exactly. Our bones are mostly calcium phosphate - different than coral skeletons that are mostly calcium carbonate.

[DuffyGeos]

I see ERC is looking at this on the bottom....here you go guys! A way to expand!

[Coral Hind]

That's a pretty cool idea. Thanks for sharing.

[sen5241b]

Interesting. I"m curious to know why it cost over 2 million dollars to set up his farm. It did not look that big. Also, he has solar energy in a desert and he still spends 4K a month. ORA in Florida offsets costs by drawing water from a salt water well.

[lnevo]

They also said it cost $5-$10 to produce more coral...lol