The Poisoncast

Scott Barnett, Ph.D.
  • ٤٫٨ (٣٨)
  • علوم حياة

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

  1. Poison Control Center - The Poisoncast #13

    ٢٤‏/٠٣‏/٢٠١٩

    Poison Control Center - The Poisoncast #13

    Visit webPOISONCONTROL(r) at https://www.webpoisoncontrol.org/ or the National Capital Poison Center at https://www.poison.org/

    ٤٥ من الدقائق

  2. ١٨‏/٠٣‏/٢٠١٨

    State of the Podcast: Update

    Where has the podcast gone? Find out with this quick update!

    ٢ من الدقائق

  3. ٣٠‏/٠٤‏/٢٠١٧

    Strychnine - The Poisoncast #12

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how strychnine causes death. Unknown to most people, this toxin has historically been used as both a poison and a therapeutic. Learn why.

    ٣٤ من الدقائق

  4. ١٤‏/٠٣‏/٢٠١٧

    VX Nerve Agent - The Poisoncast #11

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how VX nerve agent kills you. It involves acetylcholine and it does not dissapoint on the terrifying scale.

    ٣٠ من الدقائق
  5. Death Cap Mushroom - The Poisoncast #10

    ٢٦‏/٠٢‏/٢٠١٧

    Death Cap Mushroom - The Poisoncast #10

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn what makes the Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) arguably the deadliest of mushrooms. Travel inside the liver with us to see how the diabolical toxin takes you down.

    ١٨ من الدقائق
  6. Poison Oak - The Poisoncast #09

    ١٥‏/٠٩‏/٢٠١٦

    Poison Oak - The Poisoncast #09

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how Urushiol, the active ingredient in poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac, injures you. It's unlike any toxin we've discussed thus far, and you'll love it!

    ٣١ من الدقائق
  7. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - The Poisoncast #08

    ١٤‏/٠٥‏/٢٠١٥

    Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - The Poisoncast #08

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Cortalus Artox, or the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. This snake is responsible for biting more people than any other in the United States. Get the low down on how this dangerous creature can kill you.

    ٣٩ من الدقائق
  8. Mustard Gas - The Poisoncast #07

    ٢٦‏/٠٤‏/٢٠١٥

    Mustard Gas - The Poisoncast #07

    On this episode of The Poisoncast learn about Mustard Gas. Gaining notoriety for its use in WWI, mustard gas was so effective and terrifying that its use was banned in warfare in 1925. Not only does it cause severe repertory distress and horrific skin blistering, but it is also a carcinogenic

    ٣٧ من الدقائق
مشاهدة الكل (١٥)

٤٫٨
من ٥
‫٣٨ من التقييمات‬

حول

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

المعلومات

  • صناع العمل
    Scott Barnett, Ph.D.
  • سنوات النشاط
    ٢٠١٥ - ٢٠١٩
  • الحلقات
    ١٥
  • التقييم
    ملائم
  • حقوق النشر
    © 2020
  • موقع البرنامج على الويب
    The Poisoncast