From Poison to Prescription: The Chemistry of Plant-Derived Medicine – 10/1 at 3pm
How can plants become powerful poisons and life-saving medicines? What can a plant-derived molecule tell us about the history of medicine–and even the American Revolutionary War? Join Dr. Steve Fleming for a fun discussion exploring the chemistry of plant-derived pharmaceuticals. We will investigate molecules like colchicine, atropine, and scopolamine, discuss their structures and medical applications,…