How Plants Make Medicine with Dr. Ryan Nett

Foodie Pharmacology Podcast by Co-Conspiracy Entertainment

Sep 15, 202543:57Science & Medicine

Plants are master chemists. From caffeine and nicotine to powerful drugs like colchicine, they manufacture an incredible array of molecules that defend against pests, attract pollinators, and sometimes even become lifesa...

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