Tomatoes were once blamed for causing mysterious illnesses and even death, leading many to wonder if they are still dangerous ...

Avoid eating tomato green stems, leaves, or unripe fruit to steer clear of toxic compounds tomatine and solanine. Never eat ...

Some plants hide deadly secrets. These toxic plants can cause severe illness or even death. Here are the top 10 most poisonous plants worldwide.

Uncover the ancient mystery of the squirting cucumber's explosive seed dispersal. Discover the plant's sophisticated fluid ...

The ability to tolerate toxic substances can help animals find new food sources and thrive in certain ecological niches. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena have now ...

We outline the symptoms of hemlock poisoning in dogs and what the plant looks like. Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from a highly poisonous plant that has been washing up on ...

"In contrast to other fruit fly species which have adapted to toxic food sources in a highly ... identifying different volatiles in decaying plant substrates, measuring the response of individual ...

the ability to digest milkweed toxins and become poisonous to predators. Making just three genetic changes turned regular fruit flies into “monarch flies,” able to withstand plant toxins and ...