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The Tox Lab is a podcast dedicated to exploring the science of toxicology and its real-world implications. Each week we aim to break down complex research, investigate real-life cases, and discuss emerging trends in toxicology. Disclaimer: All opinions are our own.
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Episode 93: Psychedelic Therapy: Psilocybin, Depression and the Evidence (opens the original)
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This week on The Tox Lab, we're diving into the world of psychedelic therapies and exploring the use of psilocybin to treat depression. We begin with a recent trial investigating whether psilocybin-assisted therapy could actually be delivered within an NHS setting. We explore the practical challenges of delivering psychedelic therapy, the results of the trial, and what the findings might mean for the future of psilocybin treatment for people with treatment-resistant depression. We then look at h
Episode 92: Mad Honey - Grayanotoxins and Cardiovascular Effects (opens the original)
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This week on The Tox Lab, we're diving into the world of mad honey and grayanotoxin poisoning. We examine where mad honey comes from and its cultural uses before turning to the compounds responsible for its toxic effects: grayanotoxins. We discuss how these compounds affect voltage-gated sodium channels and how this can lead to severe bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac conduction abnormalities, dizziness, neurological symptoms and, in some cases, hallucinations. The episode also examines reported
Episode 91: Toxicology Results - What Does the Number Actually Mean? (opens the original)
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This week on The Tox Lab, we're taking a closer look at one of the most challenging parts of toxicology: interpreting the results. If we give you a number, can you tell us what it means? We begin by exploring why interpreting a toxicology result is rarely as simple as comparing a concentration with a reference value. We discuss the range of clinical, analytical, pharmacological, and contextual information needed to understand what a result actually means, as well as the biases that can influence
Episode 90: Fentanyl: Toxicity, Testing and Interpretation (opens the original)
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This week on The Tox Lab, we're taking a closer look at fentanyl, exploring its clinical use, toxicological risks, and the analytical challenges associated with detecting and interpreting fentanyl exposure. We begin by examining fentanyl patch-related deaths reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including cases highlighted through Prevention of Future Deaths reports. We discuss how fentanyl patches can contribute to fatal toxicity and consider what these cases can tell us about preven
Episode 89: Absinthe: Thujone, Toxicity and the Myths of the Green Fairy (opens the original)
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This week on The Tox Lab, we're diving into the world of absinthe, the infamous "Green Fairy". We begin by exploring what absinthe actually is, from its botanical origins and traditional preparation to its rise in popularity and the myths that eventually surrounded it. We discuss why absinthe became associated with hallucinations, madness, and toxicity, and how these stories contributed to its controversial reputation and prohibition. We then turn to the toxicology of absinthe and examine thujon
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