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Gator blood touted as potential source of lifesaving drugs

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?Gator Blood Touted as Potential Source of Lifesaving Drugs
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Researchers in Louisiana say they've discovered unique antibiotic proteins in the blood of American alligators that can kill a wide variety of deadly bacteria, halt the spread of common infections and perhaps even stop HIV.

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NoHall avatar
hmmmm......can't remember
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?Gator Blood Touted as Potential Source of Lifesaving Drugs
[Palm Beach Post]

Researchers in Louisiana say they've discovered unique antibiotic proteins in the blood of American alligators that can kill a wide variety of deadly bacteria, halt the spread of common infections and perhaps even stop HIV.

Told you I'm hooked on YouTube:
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Tastes like chicken.
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Unfortunately, now there will be people who won't stop until they have killed every last gator on the planet for their blood.
Great video. :clap:
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Maybe they could just draw their blood. :biggrin: Interesting article.
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Gator blood touted as potential source of lifesaving drugs

Do they have to be starters or can it be anyone on the team? :biggrin:
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hmmmm......can't remember
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Do they have to be starters or can it be anyone on the team? :biggrin:
(*rimshot*) :lol:

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