Among possible pharmaceutical uses there is one which may change the whole pattern of seaweed harvesting and trade: tomour inhibiting substances have recently been isolated from algae. If these preliminary findings would finally result in remedies for cancer, this would not only give new hope for uncountable individuals, it would also create a new aquaculture and a new industry for the cultivation and processing of seaweed species containing such drugs. It is not unlikely that the concept that seaweed in general used as food does possess preventive properties will be brought home to the public. This speculation is mentioned because of the possibility that recent andvances might cause price development which could lead still more of tropical resources to industrial countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Among possible pharmaceutical uses there is one which may change the whole pattern of seaweed harvesting and trade: tomour inhibiting substances have recently been isolated from algae. If these preliminary findings would finally result in remedies for cancer, this would not only give new hope for uncountable individuals, it would also create a new aquaculture … <\/p>\n