Why as a neuroscientist I will never get Botox
How botox can change your brain
Botox is a neurotoxin
Botulinum toxin aka Botox is a neurotoxin. It blocks the release of acetylcholine, causing muscle paralysis.
Fun fact: Botox has been considered as a biological weapon for military and bioterrorist purposes. It can cause death by paralyzing the muscles used for breathing. Lovely.
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