Initial studies of the crocodile immune system in 1998 found that several proteins (antibodies) in the reptile’s blood killed bacteria that were resistant to penicillin, such as Staphylococcus ...

Since the 1980s, scientists have been studying crocodile blood and have realized its immune system is very strong. The crocodile’s immune system attacks and kills viruses and bacteria, leaving ...

The crocodile's immune system is far more effective than ours at warding off infections and viruses, so scientists are experimenting to see whether blood samples can be used to create powerful ...

Crocodile blood may yield new antibiotics Posted Mon 15 Aug 2005 at 10:02pm Monday 15 Aug 2005 at 10:02pm Mon 15 Aug 2005 at 10:02pm , updated Tue 16 Aug 2005 at 11:06am Tuesday 16 Aug 2005 at 11 ...

Crocodile blood shows anti-HIV activity. Reuters. August 16, 2005. Caiman in Brazil. SCIENTISTS in Australia’s tropical north are collecting blood from crocodiles in the hope of developing a ...

In some Asian countries crocodile blood that has been freeze-dried into tablets is thought to combat disease, including attacking the symptoms associated with HIV.