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Is a poison only known to kill lives? Can (too much) water intake also kill you? Can some of today's hazardous materials evolve into powerful medications tomorrow? The science of toxicology has redefined the process of crime investigation in the last hundred years. Read the module to learn how this multidisciplinary branch of science has played a key role in making safer food and society by studying toxins and turning them into life-saving drugs: from poisons to potions…