Origins and History of Botulinum Toxin
What Is Botulinum Toxin? If you’ve heard of Botox, you’re already familiar with botulinum toxin—a powerful neurotoxin used to treat medical conditions like chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating. But how did this toxin become a widely used therapeutic and cosmetic tool? Origins and Early Research Botulinum toxin is produced by the bacterium Clostridium…
