Using One of the Deadliest Neurotoxins for Beauty... and Medicine?

Venomous snakes produce some of the world’s deadliest substances, so they have to be pretty careful about how they use it. But what happens if they accidentally inject themselves with their own harmful cocktail?

Generally, humans try to avoid getting stung by insects. However, in the name of science, the betterment of humanity, and pure curiosity, there are brave people out there who willingly subject themselves to the business end...

In the 90s, patients displaying symptoms similar to, but not exactly like Parkinson's Disease left doctors scratching their heads. But when they took a look at their patients' diets, they found the culprit in the form of a popular and...

Venomous snakes produce some of the world’s deadliest substances, so they have to be pretty careful about how they use it. But what happens if they accidentally inject themselves with their own harmful cocktail?

Paul Andersen explains how changes in the signal transduction pathway can affect organisms. He begins with a brief discussion of the tetrodotoxin produced by the California Newt and then explains how anthrax affects adenylate cyclase...

Botox is a prescription drug best known for its cosmetic use, but its active ingredient is one of the deadliest biological substances known to mankind.

In this video Paul Andersen explains how chemicals can cause both chronic and acute diseases. A discussion of the five main types of toxins; neurotoxins, carcinogens, teratogens, endocrine disruptors, and allergens is including. The...

When Hank watches nature documentaries he always comes away with one big question: how is that not killing you? In today's episode of SciShow he looks at three unusual ways that animals manage not to get killed by nature.

There are natural poisons that lurk in bacteria, plants, and fungi pretty much everywhere, and they're there for good reasons (according to the organisms that produce them) - but what is it about their chemical make up that makes them so...

Howcast - Check out this Portal 2 walkthrough and beat Chapter 5 - Part 3: The Neurotoxin Generator with this online demo.

Howcast - Check out this Portal 2 walkthrough and beat Chapter 9 - Part 4: Final Boss Fight and Ending with this online demo.

Botox is the top non-surgical beauty procedure in the country, and now even being used non-cosmetically. But is it really something to consider in your 20s and 30s? We’re joined by Board-Certified dermatologists Dr. Alexis Stephens and...

This week, Coyote takes on the sting of the Australian Giant Stinging Tree, aka the Devil's Toilet Paper. Their leaves may look innocuous, but they're actually covered in near-microscopic stinging hairs that -- when brushed up against by...

Scientists have discovered that an invasive species of flatworms have been quietly occupying French soil for the past two decades.

Botswana government’s reaction to massive die-off disaster was slowed by Coronavirus lockdown rules

Dr. Robert Gross, of Cooper Mountain Vineyards, shares his unconventional philosophy and approach to winemaking.