# How humans domesticated the bacterium behind Botox treatments

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:50:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-humans-domesticated-bacterium-botox-treatments.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-humans-domesticated-the-bacterium-behind-botox-treatments-9fa646/

Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin, which causes the serious illness botulism. The toxin attacks the nervous system, leaving the body unable to control its muscles and making every breath a struggle. Without immediate treatment, botulism can be fatal. Humans, however, have managed to domesticate this dangerous bacterium to do their bidding. Over more

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