Fascination of Poisons. Toxic substances ensure the survival of their producers. In addition to the deadly dangers posed by these toxins, they also represent a rich source of new active ingredients. The well-known authors present toxic substances organized by biogenetic origin and chemical structure from poison producers in Central Europe and worldwide, including fungi, plants, microorganisms, and animals. The book covers effects, mechanisms of action, toxicology, chemical ecology, poisoning hazards, and symptoms. Poisons as a source of new pharmaceutical compounds. With 480 color illustrations, over 2500 chemical structures, more than 3000 organisms, and 8000 literature citations - the unique reference work on biogenic poisons!.