<p>On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the world’s most deadly toxin, botulinum toxin from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, is also surprisingly versatile.  </p>

































































 

  
  
    

      

      
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On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the world’s most deadly toxin, botulinum toxin from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, is also surprisingly versatile.

<p>On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how the world’s most deadly toxin, botulinum toxin from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, is also surprisingly versatile.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

































































 

  
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        
      

    
  













































 

  
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        

Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) - The Poisoncast #06

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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