Several bacteria from the Clostridium genus produce botulinum neurotoxins—the most potent biological toxins known—that cause botulism by blocking neurotransmitter release from nerves. Typically, the ...

Two research groups have designed chimeric fusion proteins that constitute a new “trojan horse” approach to neutralize lethal botulinum toxins. Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs)—a family of bacterial ...

Currently there's no treatment for botulism once the toxin gets into neurons. This novel treatment neutralized the toxin with a second, modified botulinum toxin that delivered a mini antibody into the ...

In a recent video, Dr Madhu Chopra showcased a self-administered Botox procedure to combat facial drooping and explained how ...

PHOENIX -- Botulinum toxin injections offered relief from sialorrhea, or excessive saliva production, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a small study. The ...

When it comes to filler, neuromodulator injections, and similar aesthetic procedures, some people prefer subtle changes that highlight their natural beauty, while others go for a more pronounced look.

There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder). Different brands of this ...

The CDC reported that three individuals were hospitalized with botulism-type symptoms in May and June following self-injection of botulinum toxin they purchased online for cosmetic use. The case ...