The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You
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Reactions Science Videos | July 16, 2019
There are some crazy poisons in this world of ours, and they’re often found in things you’d least expect. In this week’s episode of Reactions, we break down our top five strangest poisons.
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Eating a manchineel “beach apple”
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Manchineel keratoconjunctivitis.
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A Case of Castor Bean Poisoning
Batrachotoxin
The action of batulinum toxin at the neuromuscular junction.
Botox Therapy in Dentistry: A Review
NCI Drug Dictionary
Gold-Based Therapeutic Agents
GOLD PREPARATIONS
Potential Anticancer Activity of Auranofin.
Clostridium botulinum
Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day.
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