Someday an alligator might save your life.
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.
If they're right and they're able to sequence the genetics of gator blood, the researchers say superdrugs based on their findings might be available within 10 years.
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