The Poison Paradox: Fatal Elixirs and Miraculous Cures | Dr. Neil Bradbury

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Lindsey Elmore

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health, Medicine

5.0 • 529 Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

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 Toxins
Historical Use of Poisons
Atropine Poisoning
Disguising Poisons
Detection of Poisons
Modern Cases of Poisoning
Therapeutic Index of Substances
Ergot Poisoning
Polonium Poisoning
Radioactive Materials
Political Assassinations
Allergic Reactions
Misconceptions About Chemicals
Industrialized Farming
Dark History and Tourism

To learn more about Neil Bradbury and his work, head over to https://neilbradbury.org/

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0:00.0	As any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring and popular
0:07.9	weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared on the tip
0:16.0	of an arrow, or on the handle of a door, or even filtered into the air that we breathe.
0:24.7	Today, we're going to talk about how exactly poisons work and break down our bodies
0:32.2	and what we have learned through history about the damage they inflict. We're going to talk about
0:40.0	everything that is popular science, medical history, and true crime with my guest, Dr. Neil
0:47.7	Bradbury, who is exploring in his new book the most morbidly captivating method of murder that takes place
0:57.9	on a biochemical level in the cells. This is The Lindsay Elmore Show.
1:04.8	Welcome to The Lindsay Elmore Show, a podcast for people who deserve to be healthy. With honest, open, and enlightening
1:13.0	conversations with doctors, thought leaders, creatives, and spiritual gurus, you'll walk away
1:19.7	with simple and tangible tips and tricks that allow you to live your healthiest life
1:26.4	so you can pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles,
1:29.7	and leave your mark. Dr. Neal Bradbury is a professor of physiology and biophysics at Chicago
1:39.0	Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in biochemistry and his PhD from the Welsh National School of Medicine in medicinal biochemistry.
1:53.8	His research has focused on genetic diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, and he has spoken on the topic at national and
2:03.8	international scientific conferences. He is an award-winning teacher, and a taste for poison is his
2:13.2	first book. He grew up, fascinated by mysteries and poisons. And his book is equal parts true
2:25.3	crime, science, and history. And it is exactly what everyone should know about what is actually being poured in their cup of
2:39.0	tea.
2:40.0	It is a brilliant blend of science and crime, and a taste for poison reveals how 11 notorious
2:49.0	poisons affect the body through the real-life murders that they were used for.
2:57.7	Dr. Neil Bradbury, welcome to the Lindsay Elmore Show.
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