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They injected varying amounts into animals.  The "tolerated" dose for rabbits was 25mg per kg body weight.  Of the 41 rabbits tested, 29 lived (71%) and 12 died.  When the dosage was increased, just 10 mgs, only 4 rabbits lived.

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