January 1959 PMID 13619027

The discovery of dicumarol and its sequels.

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Peak: 3 in Jan 2023
across 5 sources since Apr 2018

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What people are saying

The summary highlights that discussions revolve around the discovery process, including mentions of how discovery was sparked by events like moldy hay and cattle deaths, which signifies interest in historical and scientific narratives. Participants use a tone of curiosity and admiration, such as describing the journey as 'interesting' and referencing the 'brilliant' choices in pharmacology, indicating moderate engagement. However, there are few examples of profound influence, reflecting a nuanced understanding of the discovery's impact rather than overt enthusiasm or controversy.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of discovery stories like dicumarol, but some reflect mild skepticism or focus on related topics like vitamin K antagonists.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, mainly engaging with the discovery process and historical anecdotes rather than deep scientific details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some level of engagement, such as sharing memories, discussing pharmacological choices, and referencing specific research journeys.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions suggest recognition of the discovery’s importance but do not indicate widespread or high-impact influence on current practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The discovery of dicumarol originated from research on spoiled sweet clover hay, which was found to cause bleeding in livestock.
  • Dicumarol was identified as a natural anticoagulant that could prevent blood clotting, leading to medical advancements.
  • This discovery paved the way for the development of anticoagulant drugs like warfarin, widely used in medicine today.]

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Bloodman
@Bloodman · X

@AaronGoodman33 And while we are at it - the discovery of vitamin k antagonists! https://t.co/HN3uXmBd54

May 11, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,414 followers View post →
Plants of the Gods Podcast
@PlantsofGodsPod · X

Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalkingdom on #POTGPod's two-part episode: "The Plants of the Apes: How Animals Use Medicinal Plants." #zoopharmacognosy #POTGS2E9 & #POTGS2E10: https://t.co/4TRVEyF8zv

Dec 31, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 1,250 followers View post →
Matthias Görges
@MatthiasGoerges · X

@DrGolfShirt The discovery journey is described here, and it is quite interesting: https://t.co/kfrZkMLIAs

Jun 11, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 439 followers View post →
Bloodman
@Bloodman · X

@AaronGoodman33 https://t.co/HN3uXmka34

Dec 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 6,414 followers View post →
Joshua Waitzman, MD PhD
@Jwaitz · X

@MDaware Moldy sweet clover hay. https://t.co/3zCqyFSwk2

Jan 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,098 followers View post →
Jason Silva
@JasonSilva · X

RT @PlantsofGodsPod: Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalking…

Jan 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 147,264 followers View post →

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Plants of the Gods Podcast
@PlantsofGodsPod · X

Listen now to part 1 and 2 of "The Plants of the Apes - How Animals Use Medicinal Plants" on #Plantsofthegodspod (with a special feature on the #TimFerrissShow!). https://t.co/ivUCy4UlEf

Jul 14, 2025 · 1,250 followers View post →
Bloodman
@Bloodman · X

@AaronGoodman33 https://t.co/HN3uXmka34

Dec 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 6,414 followers View post →
Plants of the Gods Podcast
@PlantsofGodsPod · X

#POTGS2E9 & #POTGS2E10: Part 1 and 2 "The Plants of the Apes – How Animals Use Medicinal Plants." https://t.co/4TRVEyF8zv

Oct 30, 2024 · 1,250 followers View post →
Plants of the Gods Podcast
@PlantsofGodsPod · X

"The Plants of the Apes - How Animals Use Medicinal Plants" part 1 & 2 https://t.co/4TRVEyF8zv

Feb 23, 2024 · 1,250 followers View post →
Javier Villamizar
@fjv006 · X

RT @PlantsofGodsPod: Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalking…

Jan 2, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,482 followers View post →
sic
@kimvie · X

RT @PlantsofGodsPod: Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalking…

Jan 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,516 followers View post →
Jason Silva
@JasonSilva · X

RT @PlantsofGodsPod: Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalking…

Jan 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 147,264 followers View post →
Jefe Tinnell
@jonesing4books · X

RT @PlantsofGodsPod: Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalking…

Dec 31, 2022 · 4 shares · 3,299 followers View post →
Plants of the Gods Podcast
@PlantsofGodsPod · X

Listen as @DocMarkPlotkin discusses the brilliant (& not so brilliant) pharmacological choices made in the #animalkingdom on #POTGPod's two-part episode: "The Plants of the Apes: How Animals Use Medicinal Plants." #zoopharmacognosy #POTGS2E9 & #POTGS2E10: https://t.co/4TRVEyF8zv

Dec 31, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 1,250 followers View post →
Bloodman
@Bloodman · X

@AaronGoodman33 And while we are at it - the discovery of vitamin k antagonists! https://t.co/HN3uXmBd54

May 11, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,414 followers View post →
Symmetrical Data Security, LLC.
@SymDataSec · X

Dead cattle led to the discovery of warfarin https://t.co/TbFOLiv0S8 In the article 'The Discovery of Dicumarol and Its Sequels' for the American Heart Association journal Circulation, the chemist Dr Karl Paul Link describes his discovery of dicumarol … https://t.co/mHeLDkt8lR

Jul 26, 2020 · 2,810 followers View post →
Tony Atkinson
@tonyatkinson56 · X

@thomasngmorris Thank you for sharing. Dr. Link's story is very interesting and full of amusing memories. https://t.co/onBcVZEM71

Jul 18, 2020 · 351 followers View post →
Muthoni Dolline
@Muthoni_Dolline · X

RT @MatthiasGoerges: @DrGolfShirt The discovery journey is described here, and it is quite interesting: https://t.co/kfrZkMLIAs

Jun 12, 2020 · 1 share · 270 followers View post →
Matthias Görges
@MatthiasGoerges · X

@DrGolfShirt The discovery journey is described here, and it is quite interesting: https://t.co/kfrZkMLIAs

Jun 11, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 439 followers View post →
Joshua Waitzman, MD PhD
@Jwaitz · X

@MDaware Moldy sweet clover hay. https://t.co/3zCqyFSwk2

Jan 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,098 followers View post →
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