Monday, April 07, 2008

Alligator Blood May Lead to Powerful New Antibiotics

Alligator Blood May Lead to Powerful New Antibiotics: "Biochemists in Louisiana found that blood from the American alligator can successfully destroy 23 strains of bacteria, including strains known to be resistant to antibiotics.

In addition, the blood was able to deplete and destroy a significant amount of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS."


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