Toxin Collection

Dinoflagellate plankton, SEM
Dinoflagellate plankton. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the calcareous (calcium-based) test (shell) of a dinoflagellate Calciodinellum sp

Aflatoxin, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Cholera bacteria, artwork
Cholera bacteria. Artwork of Vibrio cholerae bacteria in the small intestine. These Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria have a single polar flagellum (tail-like structure)

Cholera toxin, molecular model
Cholera toxin. Molecular model of the secondary structure of cholera enterotoxin (intestinal toxin). The molecule consists of two subunits, A (top) and B (bottom)

Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens
5855139 Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens; (add.info.: Velvet bean or cowitch, Mucuna pruriens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare
5855097 Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare; (add.info.: Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Poison hemlock, Conium maculatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4982934 Poison hemlock, Conium maculatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Strophanthus hispidus. Chromolithograph by E. Gunther after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990731 Strophanthus hispidus. Chromolithograph by E. Gunther after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Spurge flax or flax-leaved daphne. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985343 Spurge flax or flax-leaved daphne. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Monkshood or Indian aconite, Aconitum ferox. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4992812 Monkshood or Indian aconite, Aconitum ferox. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Calabar bean or ordeal bean. Physostigma venenosum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration
FLO4986994 Calabar bean or ordeal bean. Physostigma venenosum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Poison hemlock, Conium maculatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990423 Poison hemlock, Conium maculatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David
FLO4983003 Hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

Cowbane or northern water hemlock, Cicuta virosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by
FLO4982930 Cowbane or northern water hemlock, Cicuta virosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Curare, Strychnos toxifera. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4992959 Curare, Strychnos toxifera. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Strophanthus gratus (Roupellia grata). Woodcut by A. E. Smith after an illustration by Gardchron from Jean Linden's
FLO4664032 Strophanthus gratus (Roupellia grata). Woodcut by A. E. Smith after an illustration by Gardchron from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4995139 Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Fine-leafed water dropwort, Oenanthe aquatica (Oenanthe phellandrium). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration
FLO4990364 Fine-leafed water dropwort, Oenanthe aquatica (Oenanthe phellandrium). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

Monks-Hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986902 Monks-Hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

May apple, mandrake or wild lemon, Podophyllum peltatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4983461 May apple, mandrake or wild lemon, Podophyllum peltatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

May apple, mandrake or wild lemon, Podophyllum peltatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Penny bun or porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and the lurid bolete, Suillellus luridus, Boletus perniciosus
5324518 Penny bun or porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and the lurid bolete, Suillellus luridus, Boletus perniciosus by Maubert

Toxin, by Ouida (litho)
1628293 Toxin, by Ouida (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toxin, by Ouida. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1895)

Pinktoe tarantula and trapdoor spider nest
Pinktoe tarantula, Avicularia avicularia (Mygale avicularia), and nest of a trapdoor spider, Mygale coementaria. Handcolored engraving by Corbie after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d

Strophanthus gratus (Roupellia grata). Woodcut by A. E. Smith after an illustration by Gardchron from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Poison arrow plant, Acokanthera oppositifolia (Toxicophlaea thunbergii). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Curare, Strychnos toxifera. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Monkshood or Indian aconite, Aconitum ferox. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Strophanthus hispidus. Chromolithograph by E. Gunther after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Fine-leafed water dropwort, Oenanthe aquatica (Oenanthe phellandrium). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and lurid
Penny bun or porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and the lurid bolete, Suillellus luridus, Boletus perniciosus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

Monk s-hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Spurge flax or flax-leaved daphne, Daphne gnidium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Hemlock water dropwort, Oenanthe crocata. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Cowbane or northern water hemlock, Cicuta virosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

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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

Overview of Harbour, Scottish Borders, Scotland

The Compass Jellyfish, Chrysaora Hysoscella, Shot From An Aquarium

Fiji, Lionfish (Pterois Volitans) And Alcyonarian Coral (Dendronephthya Sp?)

Fiji, Lionfish (Pterois Volitans) Side View, Head Detail

Malaysia, Front view of Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion Cubicus); Sipidan Island

Bee sting SEM
Honey bee sting. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the sting of a honey bee (Apis mellifera). Honey bees live in a colonial nest

Steam bath, satirical artwork
Steam bath. Satirical artwork showing a woman tending to a man who is enclosed in a steam bath container at a health resort

1777 Buffon Cyclopia congenital disorder
Plate VI, page 582, De Seve drawn & Chevillet engraver. Supplement of Volume IV of " L Histoire Naturelle" (servant de suite a l histoire naturelle de l homme). Published by M

PANC2A-00127
Suicide of Socrates by drinking poisonous hemlock, ancient Greece. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Jacques Louis David

Vaccine laboratories, Glenolden, Pennsylvania, USA
Vaccine laboratories of the H K Mulford Company, Glenolden, Pennsylvania, USA. Built in the late 1890s, the laboratories produced the first commercial diphtheria antitoxin in the USA. Date: 1910s

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"Toxin: Unveiling the Dark Side of Nature's Chemistry" Aflatoxin, a silent threat lurking in our food, reveals its molecular model with intricate bonds and structures. In an artistic portrayal, Cholera bacteria showcases its deadly potential through vibrant artwork that captures the essence of this dangerous pathogen. The menacing Cholera toxin takes center stage as its molecular model unravels the secrets behind its ability to wreak havoc on human cells. Shiga toxin from E. Coli emerges as a sinister force, reminding us of the dangers posed by certain strains of this common bacterium. Hidden within the enchanting May apple, mandrake or wild lemon (Podophyllum peltatum), lies a potent toxin that serves as nature's defense mechanism against unsuspecting predators. The Penny bun or porcini mushroom (Boletus edulis) and its toxic counterpart, Suillellus luridus (Boletus perniciosus), stand side by side in their deceptive beauty – a reminder that not all mushrooms are safe for consumption. Ouida's litho artwork aptly titled "Toxin" portrays an eerie yet captivating representation of unseen dangers lurking beneath seemingly innocent surfaces. From the depths of rainforests to hidden corners in our homes, Pinktoe tarantulas and trapdoor spider nests serve as reminders that even arachnids possess venomous toxins for survival and defense. Strophanthus gratus unveils its lethal secret through delicate petals and thorny defenses – showcasing how plants can harness toxins to protect themselves from threats in their environment. The Poison arrow plant (Acokanthera oppositifolia) stands tall with vibrant blooms while concealing toxic compounds used historically by indigenous tribes for hunting purposes – illustrating nature's dual role as both healer and destroyer.