Noah Whiteman is Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology and the Department of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley. His new book is Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices, published in 2023. Professor Whiteman will be speaking about his book and research, followed by a conversation with Professor Michael Silver and audience Q&A.