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Curare: A Poison's Journey From Rainforest to Operating Room Imagine the Amazon, a tapestry of emerald green woven with the whispers of ancient secrets. For centuries, indigenous communities wielded a fearsome weapon: arrows tipped with curare, a poison so potent it could fell the largest creatures. But curare's story isn't simply one of deadly effectiveness; it's a complex narrative interwoven with cultural traditions, scientific discovery, and thorny ethical considerations. This exploration delves into the history and impact of this remarkable, and deadly, substance....