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jan 1, 1809 - 1809: Francois Magendie - nux vomica

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Studied the action of nux vomica (a strychnine-containing plant drug) on dogs, and showed that the spinal cord was the site of its convulsant action. Presented to the Paris Academy in 1809.

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jan 1, 1809
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~ 216 years ago