toxins
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Suck It, Death Cap: Scientists Find Potential Antidote to World’s Deadliest Mushroom
A team of scientists may have just found an antidote to one of the most infamous natural poisons in the world: the death cap mushroom. In a new study, they detail experiments showing that a common medical dye can counteract the fungi’s deadly effects in mice. Given its already approved uses, the team believes that…
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Australia Has Venomous Snakes, Spiders, and… Trees
Notorious stinging trees from Australia cause agonising pain that can linger for weeks and even months. New research suggests this nettle relative is actually venomous, producing a toxin not unlike the venom of spiders.
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This Snake-Like Amphibian Might Actually Pack a Venomous Bite
Scientists have detected snake-like dental glands in caecilians, which means these serpentine creatures might actually be venomous — an unheard of trait among amphibians.
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E-Cigarettes May Be Contaminated With Microbial Toxins, Study Finds
E-cigarette fans at this point might be getting used to bad news about the chemicals found in their products. A new study out Wednesday adds another potential, if still very unclear, risk to the list. It suggests that many e-cigarette cartridges and refilling e-liquids are contaminated with toxins spewed out by bacteria and fungi.