Giving botox a safer facelift: Structures of botulinum neurotoxins studied
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 23:01
in Physics & Chemistry
New insights into botulinum neurotoxins and their interactions with cells are moving scientists ever closer to safer forms of Botox and a better understanding of the dangerous disease known as botulism. By comparing all known structures of botulinum neurotoxins, researchers suggest new ways to improve the safety and efficacy of Botox injections.