Ricin is a natural, highly toxic compound that is a byproduct of processing castor beans. If inhaled, injected or ingested, less than a pinpoint of ricin can kill a person within 36 to 48 hours due to ...

February's Weed of the Month is about the poisonous ornamental plants that may be found growing in Minnesota community gardens. Some poisonous plants commonly grown in gardens have specific parts ...

All us informed news-savvy Hoyas hold ricin attacks in recent memory. And if there’s anything you want to read about during finals week, it’s poison. But what exactly is ricin and how is it dangerous?

It’s always nice to get flowers or a houseplant, but if you are a pet owner, bringing plants into your home can come with life-threatening danger for your beloved pets. That’s why it’s critical to ...

A patient claiming to be poisoned forced an emergency waiting room evacuation Wednesday morning at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark., according to a KFSM report. Fayetteville Police ...

A recent operation in Gujarat, where an IS-linked module attempted to extract ricin from castor seeds, highlights the ease with which lethal toxins can be produced. The deadly substance, easily ...

February’s Weed of the Month is about the poisonous ornamental plants that may be found growing in Minnesota community gardens. Some poisonous plants commonly grown in gardens have specific parts ...