<p>On this episode of The Poisoncast learn just how Black Mamba venom kills you.  We travel deep inside the body and discuss the science behind dendrotoxins and how they interact with the neurons in your brain.</p>

































































 

  
  
    

      

      
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On this episode of The Poisoncast learn just how Black Mamba venom kills you. We travel deep inside the body and discuss the science behind dendrotoxins and how they interact with the neurons in your brain.

<p>On this episode of The Poisoncast learn just how Black Mamba venom&nbsp;kills you.&nbsp; We travel deep inside the body and discuss the science behind dendrotoxins and how they interact with the neurons in your brain.</p>

































































 

  
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        
      

    
  






  
  

Black Mamba - The Poisoncast #01

Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms &amp; chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.

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Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms & chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.

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