On the nature of Shakespeare's cursed hebona

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The possible plants responsible for the death of Hamlet's father in William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,' are discussed. The play mentions that hebenon or hebona was used as apoison by instilling it in the victim's ear causing chilling of the blood, coagulating it and producing rashes before killing the victim. Ebony, lignum vitae, the yew tree, henbane, tobacco and spotted hemlock were reviewed based on their pharmacologic actions and etymology.

Analysis, Criticism and interpretation, Shakespeare, William, Poisonous plants, Hemlock (Poison hemlock)

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MY LIFE IN THE HUMAN NATURE WARS(1)

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The field of science has seen its share of challenges, doubts, and threats over the course of history. Many distinguished scientists are the objects of public and professional criticisms and slander. Charles Darwin became a controversial figure with his theory of natural selection, which threatened the role of church and rebuked the stories of divine creation. Many other leading scientists experience similar constraints.

Tests, problems and exercises, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Science, Scientists

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HUMAN LONGEVITY: NATURE VS. NURTURE--FACT OR FICTION

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Genetic effects may have a greater influence on human longevity than biomedical intervention. An alternative perspective examines the heritability effects of genetic damage caused by free radicals within somatic cells, or genetic damage that accumulates over a lifetime.

Physiological aspects, Genetic aspects, Longevity, Free radicals (Chemistry), Free radicals

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