Scientists at Brookhaven Lab have determined the atomic-level structure of a third subtype of botulinum neurotoxin - a deadly toxin produced by certain bacteria that causes the disease botulism, and is also used in cosmetic and therapeutic applications such as reducing wrinkles and calming a hyperactive bladder. More...
Discover Brookhaven The latest edition of Discover Brookhaven examines the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider's contributions to the quest to understand nuclear matter, basic research for energy security, a new technique for assessing DNA damage from radiation and more. More...
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