This story from Fox News:
Study: Alligator Blood Could Take Bite Out of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection
Alligators may have a reputation of being vicious predators, but the blood that runs through their veins could someday save your life, it is being reported.
A study done by researchers at McNeese State University in Louisiana suggests that proteins found in alligator blood may provide new antibiotics that could treat diabetic ulcers, severe burns and “superbugs," including MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), that are resistant to other kinds of medicine.
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Wow... that is really cool! That would be really neat if they can cure that with the help of the gators!
Jackie (I have to sign anon when using the laptop for some reason)
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