| Zeide,
Any thoughts on the nucleus vapor encapsulation process being tested by Paul Cross? They are awaiting a patent, and I have spoken to him about using it. He will provide the materials free of charge (we are going to be using 1.9-2.1 BU), but they will probably not be available until late October or November, pushing back nucleation.
Also, current mantle tissue prep is more or less universal, I believe, with cutting off the marginal mantle and muscular. Then creating a 3mm strip to be cut into 2.5 rectangles. But, Cross has talked of developing a new tool to create perfect 2.5mm round pieces of grafting tissue. This way the sac does not develop from the corners first, and the pearls will have a better consistency in shape and quality.
Just wondering if you have any thoughts on either of these. |