Best of Recap Episodes: The Poison Paradox: Fatal Elixirs and Miraculous Cures | Dr. Neil Bradbury

Dr. Neil Bradbury, a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the Chicago Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in Biochemistry, and his Ph.D. from the Welsh National School of Medicine in Medical Biochemistry. His research has focused on genetic diseases, particularly Cystic Fibrosis, and has spoken on the topic at national and international scientific conferences. He is also an award-winning teacher, and A Taste for Poison is his first book. Topics covered in this episode:Poisonous Plants and ToxinsHistorical Use of PoisonsAtropine PoisoningDisguising PoisonsDetection of PoisonsModern Cases of PoisoningTherapeutic Index of SubstancesErgot PoisoningPolonium PoisoningRadioactive MaterialsPolitical AssassinationsAllergic ReactionsMisconceptions About ChemicalsIndustrialized FarmingDark History and TourismTo learn more about Neil Bradbury and his work, head over to https://neilbradbury.org/Poison Help Line (1-800-222-1222)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.