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Lecture: The Assasin's Plot and the Physician's Garden with Dr. Jeffrey Day, medical artist, National Library of Medicine

Saturday, February 24, 2018
11:00 am CST1:00 pm CST
U.S. National Arboretum, Arboretum Auditorium, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 Enter at R and 24th Streets NE off of Bladensburg Road. For directions visit www.usna.usda.gov

Treat yourself to a good murder mystery on a cold winter day. In this chilling tale, we will focus on the crime’s co-conspirators—plants. Medical artist Jeffrey Day, MD, of the National Library of Medicine will give common biochemical mechanisms and fun backyard examples of herbs that harm humans. Prefer your plants a bit less pathological? We’ll also explore medicinal garden denizens and how they heal. We’ll draw examples from popular fiction so you can discover your favorite author’s science savvy—or get an idea for a new book to read. Fee: $10 ($8 FONA) Registration required.

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