alkali

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The frogs produce the chemical through eating the right foods to produce alkaloids - a type of organic compound - that make epibatidine and accumulate it in their skin.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Dr. Lichman noted that alkaloids often need careful handling.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids.

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2025

Scientists are still learning about its complex effects, which can range from stimulant to sedative and stem from chemical compounds called alkaloids.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Although preliminary analysis by Clausen and a graduate student, Edward Treadwell, indicated the seeds contained traces of an alkaloid, subsequent, more thorough testing turned up no indication of any alkaloids whatsoever, toxic or otherwise.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer