Glowing Wounds : How Nature Helped Heal Civil War Soldiers #civilwar #american #microbiology

Angel's Glow: The Strange Phenomenon That Saved Lives in 1862

During the years of the American Civil War, antibiotics were not yet part of medical practice, so doctors often had to amputate soldiers' limbs to prevent the spread of infection.

The "Glowing Wounds" incident in Tennessee in 1862 is an interesting and unusual phenomenon observed after the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War. Soldiers who were injured noticed that some of their wounds emitted a faint blue glow in the dark. This strange occurrence was called "Angel’s Glow" by many and was considered a miraculous sign. It was also observed that the wounds with Angel’s Glow seemed to heal much faster than others.

About 140 years later, a young man named Bill Martin visited the Shiloh battlefield with his family and learned about this phenomenon. Since his mother was a microbiologist, he asked her what caused Angel’s Glow. As a scientist, she suggested he conduct an experiment to discover the reason for himself.

Later, this event was clarified by modern science. It was found that the glow was caused by bioluminescent bacteria called Photorhabdus luminescens. These bacteria thrive in cool and moist conditions, producing natural antibiotics that can prevent wounds from becoming infected. As a result, soldiers with glowing wounds had a higher chance of survival by being protected from infection.

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