Could Louisiana alligator blood be a cure for snake bites? This study explains how

in #vitalife4 years ago

Alligator blood has been found to have other beneficial properties. Louisiana scientists discovered more a decade ago that alligator blood can kill some strains of bacteria, including ones that resist antibiotics, and weakens HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Interesting article about how alligator blood might be a cure for snake bites. This is exactly why we need to do a better job of protecting nature and the animals that live in it. Who knows what other secrets the animal kingdom is hiding. Too many animals are going extinct every year before we have the chance to study them, which is sad. The alligator has been around for millions of years, it must be doing something right. This is exciting research t me, I love it.

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https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_016ca63e-e4a5-11ea-a94f-ffcd3e0f965b.html

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Alligators are an adaptable animal that's for sure.

Yep, they've been around for millions of years

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