toxicology

Rat poison in humans typically causes few or no symptoms at very low incidental exposures, but larger intentional or unintentional ingestions can lead poisoning. The most common...

Blackthorn poisoning occurs when toxic compounds in blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) are ingested, typically from its seeds or unripe fruits. This woody shrub or small tree, common a...

Any beverage containing methanol (wood alcohol) or isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) is dangerous to drink; these are toxic alcohols that can cause severe poisoning even in small am...

Methanol poisoning results from ingesting methanol or inhaling high concentrations of methanol vapor, leading to systemic toxicity that can cause metabolic acidosis, organ damag...