Episode 106 - From toxin to cure: The story of Botox

Update: 2022-06-22

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Initially recognized as a poison in blood sausage by a German country doctor in the 19th century CE, botulinum toxin was isolated and purified during world war II by the American military. It was ophthalmogist Dr. Alan Scott who recognized the clinical utility of the toxin, which now has over 150 different applications!

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Episode 106 - From toxin to cure: The story of Botox

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Episode 106 - From toxin to cure: The story of Botox

Episode 106 - From toxin to cure: The story of Botox