Foodborne botulism is a type of poisoning usually caused by ingesting the potent neurotoxin botulinum toxin produced in contaminated food. Because botulinum toxin affects muscle control throughout the body, botulinum toxin can cause many complications. … Read more
The Rajneesh movement, a cult, has been controversial since its inception in the 1970s when the Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh later became known as Osho urged people to free themselves from all their worldly … Read more
The toxicity of yew leaves is due to an alkaloid called taxin B, which is considered one of the most toxic. Eating a relatively small amount of leaves can be deadly for livestock and humans. … Read more
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products such as tobacco cigarettes, chewing tobacco and vaping devices. Liquid nicotine in smokeless tobacco products is the most common cause of nicotine toxicity, although pure … Read more
The mirror spider is one of the fascinating wonders of nature. There is generally insufficient information about the mirror spider, but it lives and is found in Australia and in some Asian countries. In fact, … Read more