Scientists deem new super toxin too dangerous to make public

A new type of botulinum toxin — the most toxic substance known to man — has been discovered in the feces of a child. Botulinum toxin type H is the eighth type (types A-G being the first seven) to be detailed by scientists; the naturally occurring toxin can lead to botulism in humans, a rare illness that causes paralysis and can be fatal.

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