<p>On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how an otherwise adorable and innocent looking animal, the puffer fish (or fugu in Japanese) can kill you with one of the world's most deadly poisons, tetrodotoxin.</p>

































































 

  
  
    

      

      
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) - The Poisoncast #06

Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms &amp; chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.