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New Research suggests That Alligator Blood May Be New Source of Antibiotics

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By Randy Dotinga
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Call it a case of gator aid. New research suggests that alligator blood could serve as the basis for new antibiotics targeting infections caused by ulcers, burns and even drug-resistant "superbugs."