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'Key' to disabling pain transmission
New research has demonstrated how an edema toxin selectively targets and deactivates pain-transmitting neurons in the dorsal dorsal ganglion of the spinal cord.
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Oceanography
The beautiful crab is exactly like the Doraemon donut, but no one dares to eat it
Accordingly, just one small piece from this crab is enough to kill an adult!
Food safety
Be careful with toxins generated from vacuum-sealed food
Experts warn that food stored in an anaerobic environment such as vacuum can produce extremely dangerous botulinum toxin.
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Botulinum H: The most terrible natural poison to humans
Botulinum H is considered the most dangerous poison to humans, because only 1 gram of it is enough to kill the lives of more than 1 million people!
Oceanography
Mysterious deadly venom of giant jellyfish has no solution
Scientists have yet to know the exact complex deadly venom of giant jellyfish Nemopilema nomurai.
Health
The toxin is classified as a carcinogen by WHO, which is present in many foods every day
Acrylamide may seem like a strange name to us, but in fact they hide around many familiar foods that we eat every day, everyone should learn about it to take proper prec…
Oceanography
How dangerous is the worm appearing in Vung Tau beach?
Fireworms belong to a group of dangerous organisms, with a silk undercoat containing toxins, irritants, skin lesions, they eat snails and clams.
Life
Note when eating jellyfish to avoid being poisoned
Jellyfish, including any prepared jellyfish, should not be eaten by children.
Health
The toxins from plant food
Use vegetables, tubers, fruits, and take advantage of cooking accessories that are familiar to our housewives.
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Adaptation makes people great
Air pollution is not just a matter of age. Now it can shape the evolution of human society.
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The mystery of people using poison as a tonic in 19th century Europe
Arsenic is known today as a health hazard, but in the past it has been considered a tonic.
Health
The first 'super toxic' in puffer fish has been synthesized successfully
With a toxicity thousands of times cyanide, tetrodotoxin is one of the most dangerous neurotoxic substances in the natural world for the first time has been synthesized…
New technology
US made military uniforms capable of destroying nerve toxins in minutes
Scientists are working with the US military to create clothes that can quickly kill toxic substances, a measure to protect soldiers from chemical weapons.
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Why is scorpion venom so poisonous?
Scorpions with a small shape but possessing extremely strong venom makes prey easily paralyzed and died in seconds.
Medicine - Health
3 types of red meat contain toxins that cause cancer type 1 best not to eat
Meat is a familiar dish that often appears in families' meals, especially red meats such as pork, beef, etc. However, you should keep in mind when choosing red meat, it…