Science Reference Guides: Ricin (Toxic Substance)


Subject:
Pollutants & Toxic Substances , Ricin

Description:
Annotated links to medical and technical information on the "naturally occurring substance in the castor bean plant. ... Ricin is a highly toxic poison, but has limited value as a harmful biological agent." Also includes links to general resources on chemical and biological warfare. From the Science, Technology, and Business Division of the Library of Congress.

Publisher:
Library of Congress

Language:
English

Source:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/ricin.html


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