Biologist (London). 2001 Dec; 48(6): 268-72.

The Desert Ship heritage and science.

Jassim SA, Naji MA.

Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine, UAE.

The camel's contribution to desert life dwindles as modern transport offers alternatives for crossing the desert. Yet recent insights into the camel's immune system have shown that this animal may still play an important role in the future of mankind. The camel has unique antibodies that could be very important in biotechnological applications and medicine.