Neurotoxin Collection

Beadlet Anemone in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-499 Beadlet Anemone - in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9936
Sarin nerve gas, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (green), oxygen (red), phosphorous (orange) and fluorine (blue)

Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9933
Sarin nerve gas, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (green), oxygen (red), phosphorous (orange) and fluorine (blue)

Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9938
Leucine, molecular model. Essential alpha-amino acid contained in eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and fish

Sarin nerve gas molecule F007 / 9935
Sarin nerve gas, molecular model, The wire-frame map represents the electrostatic potential across the molecules surface. The atoms carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Botulinum type B neurotoxin F006 / 9553
Botulinum type B neurotoxin, molecular model. This powerful toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, enters nerve cells and prevents release of neurotransmitters

Cobra venom molecule F006 / 9524
Cobra venom. Molecular model of toxin b, a long neurotoxin from a king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

Chinese scorpion toxin structure F006 / 9482
Chinese scorpion toxin structure. Molecular model of the toxin BmBKTtx1, produced by the Chinese scorpion (Buthus martensi Karsch)

Cobra venom molecule F006 / 9278
Cobra venom. Molecular model of an alpha-cobratoxin (snake venom protein) from an Indochinese spitting cobra (Naja siamensis)

Scorpion toxin molecule F006 / 9246
Scorpion toxin. Molecular model of the neurotoxin BJXTR-IT from the Hottentotta judaicus scorpion. This toxin functions by modulating sodium channels

Funnel-web spider toxin molecule F006 / 9244
Funnel-web spider toxin. Molecular model of the atracotxin-HV1 neurotoxin from the Australian funnel-web spider (Hadronyche versuta)

Tetanus toxin C-fragment molecule F006 / 9223
Tetanus toxin C-fragment. Molecular model of a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

Acetylcholine receptor-conotoxin complex. Molecular model showing alpha-conotoxin bound to a nicotinic acetlycholine receptor

Cape cobra C014 / 0906
Cape cobra (Naja nivea) flicking its tongue. This aggressive snake is found throughout south western Africa. It is considered the most toxic and dangerous of the African cobras

Clostridium botulinum toxin fragment C013 / 7173
Clostridium botulinum toxin fragment, molecular model showing secondary structure. This binding domain fragment (BBHc), a hydrolase, is from botulinum neurotoxin type B

Saxitoxin molecule
Saxitoxin, molecular model. This neurotoxin is produced by some marine dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Brevetoxin molecule
Brevetoxin, molecular model. This neurotoxin is produced by the marine protozoan (Karenia brevis). Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Engraving of hemlock plant
Hemlock. 18th century engraving of a hemlock plant. Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a highly poisonous perennial herbaceous flowering plant

Permethrin insecticide molecule
Permethrin. Molecular model of the insecticide permethrin. This is a broad-spectrum insecticide with a number of uses. In agriculture it is used to kill pests of nut, fruit

Fish killed by red tide. Dead fish killed as a result of a bloom of Karenia brevis. K breves is a microscopic single-celled marine dinoflagellate that blooms frequently along the Florida

Tetrodotoxin molecule. Computer model of a molecule of tetrodotoxin (TTX), a powerful neurotoxin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded; carbon (grey), hydrogen (turquoise)

Soman nerve agent molecule. Molecular model of Soman, also known as GD, a nerve agent used in chemical warfare. It acts as a neurotoxin by inhibiting cholinesterase enzymes needed for maintaining

VX nerve agent molecule. Molecular model of VX, a nerve agent used in chemical warfare. VX blocks the action of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase

Clostridium botulinum bacteria, computer artwork. This Gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria causes the disease botulism, a type of food poisoning. The bacteria is found naturally in soil

Tetanus toxin C-fragment structure
Tetanus toxin C-fragment, molecular model. This is a fragment of the neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani that causes tetanus

Cobra venom action, molecular model
Cobra (Naja sp.) venom action. Molecular model showing top (upper centre) and side (lower centre) views of the secondary structure of an alpha-cobratoxin (snake venom protein)

Aconite poison molecule. Molecular model of aconitine, a highly poisonous chemical found in aconite (Aconitum sp.) plants. Its chemical formula is C34H47NO11

Chinese scorpion toxin structure. Molecular model showing the crystal structure of toxin BmBKTtx1, produced by the Chinese scorpion (Buthus martensi Karsch)

Beadlet Anemone with half opened tentacles together with common limpet, snails
SAS-427 Beadlet Anemone - with half opened tentacles together with common limpet (patella vulgata), snails, acorn barnacles and algae in rock pool Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Intricate World of Neurotoxins" In a hidden rock pool near Elgol, Isle of Skye, lies an extraordinary creature - the Beadlet Anemone. With its tentacles gracefully reaching out for food, it conceals a deadly secret within its seemingly harmless appearance. This captivating scene serves as a reminder that nature's beauty can often be accompanied by danger. Meanwhile, in laboratories far from the tranquil shores of Scotland, scientists meticulously study molecules like Sarin nerve gas and Botulinum type B neurotoxin. These complex structures hold immense power to disrupt our nervous system and wreak havoc on our bodies, and is through understanding these deadly substances that we strive to protect ourselves from their malevolent effects. Amidst this exploration into neurotoxins, we encounter testosterone hormone - an essential molecule responsible for shaping masculinity and influencing behavior in both humans and animals alike. While not inherently toxic like other compounds mentioned here, it showcases how delicate balances within our bodies can have profound impacts on our well-being. Venturing further into this dark realm, we come across Cobra venom and Chinese scorpion toxin structures. These intricate molecular arrangements possess lethal potential when injected into unsuspecting victims. Yet even amidst their sinister nature, there is something undeniably fascinating about the way they are designed to incapacitate prey or deter threats. Finally, we stumble upon Funnel-web spider toxin molecule - a chilling reminder that danger lurks even in unexpected places. Found within one of Australia's most feared arachnids' venomous bite lies a potent cocktail capable of inducing paralysis or worse. As we delve deeper into the world of neurotoxins with each image presented before us, let us remember that knowledge is power. By unraveling their secrets and understanding their mechanisms at play, perhaps one day humanity will harness this knowledge for good.