Gator blood touted as potential source of lifesaving drugs

[2bohemians]

?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.

 

[NoHall]

?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:
[nomedia]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5bbp5tqG0[/nomedia]

 

[30A Skunkape]

Tastes like chicken.

 

[2bohemians]

Told you I'm hooked on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5bbp5tqG0

Wow, did that just take me back .... thanks for sharing ....

 

[ASH]

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.

 

[seacrestkristi]

Maybe they could just draw their blood. Interesting article.

 

[Miss Critter]

Gator blood touted as potential source of lifesaving drugs

Do they have to be starters or can it be anyone on the team?

 

[NoHall]

Do they have to be starters or can it be anyone on the team?

(*rimshot*)