Species With Immune Systems Stronger Than Any Other Animal
Sharks
Ancient predators roaming oceans for 400 million years, sharks heal from serious injuries with astonishing speed. Their blood contains powerful antibodies that destroy bacteria and viruses more efficiently than most creatures.
Scientists study shark immune compounds hoping to develop new human medicines. Wounds that would kill other fish close quickly on sharks, rarely becoming infected despite swimming in bacteria filled waters constantly.
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