Venom and Nicotine - Expand your mind

Venom and Nicotine - Expand your mind

Did you know snake venom was once prized in high-end cosmetics for its skin-firming and anti-aging properties?

Now it’s also used in pesticides—and Monsanto, a major agrochemical titan, holds patents involving venom-based formulas.

This raises questions about hidden uses and potential risks behind these substances. Meanwhile, nicotine—often demonized in cigarettes—also has a surprising side: research points to its possible therapeutic benefits, from cognitive enhancement to certain ailments.

Why are these facets rarely discussed?