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Guachamacan: A 174-year-old Venezuelan Poison Mystery
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Guachamacan: A 174-year-old Venezuelan Poison Mystery

Posted on . by Justin • 7 Comments

I love a good mystery, most scientists do. Whether it’s JFK being killed by a poison arrow or secret CIA Cold War poisons, I’m all in. And for me, the older the better. When I’m searching for poisons I like to start with the oldest references, which for me are usually in the mid to late … Continue reading →

Case Study: How Not to Poison Someone
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Case Study: How Not to Poison Someone

Posted on . by Justin • 9 Comments

I’m not a big fan of murder.  You know, the cold-blooded style.  And poisoners are the worst of the lot.  Sneaky and cowardly.  Why the disdain?  Because of the effort.  It takes a lot of work to be a poisoner.  You’ve got to plan it out, obtain the poison, and somehow administer it.  All the … Continue reading →

Curare: From Paralyzed to Anesthetized
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Curare: From Paralyzed to Anesthetized

Posted on . by Justin • 9 Comments

In 1946 Frederick Prescott found himself on a table, unable to move.  He was completely paralyzed.  Two minutes prior he was intravenously injected with 30 mg of d-tubocurarine, and now he was in trouble.  He could not open his eyes, speak, or even swallow, and no one in the room was aware of his distress. … Continue reading →

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