Toxin
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A toxin is a naturally occurring poison produced by metabolic activities of living cells or organisms. They occur especially as proteins, often conjugated. The term was first used by organic chemist L
The Amanita muscaria mushroom, an iconic toxic mushroom.
Neurotoxin
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Neurotoxins are toxins that are destructive to nerve tissue. Neurotoxins are an extensive class of exogenous chemical neurological insults that can adversely affect function in both developing and mat
Neurotoxins can be found in a number of organisms, including some strains of cyanobacteria, that can be found in algal blooms or washed up on shore in a green scum.
Astrocytes surrounding capillaries in the brain to form the blood brain barrier
The puffer fish is known for carrying lethal amounts of tetrodotoxin.
Lead pipes and solder are common sources of ingested lead.