Sassy Toxicologist Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brittany Winner, PhD
Ever wanted to understand the science behind your favorite forensic science techniques that help solve the crimes? Look no further and tune in to STP, where a PhD toxicologist explains it to you (with only a little bit of sass).
TLDR; exogenous ligand delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol acts on receptors to slow down your brain and make you feel good.
TLDR; thallium poisoning makes your hair fall out, causes extreme pain in hands and feet, and can kill you.
TLDR; ethanol slows down signaling in your brain and could cause you to stop breathing. Don't drink too much!
TLDR; Nerve agents cause your central and peripheral nervous systems to go into overdrive, which can suffocate you from the inside.