Botox   What is Botox? Botox is the brand name of a protein made from Clostridium botulinum, a kind of bacteria. This microbe can cause botulism (a form of food poisoning) in large amounts, but in small, diluted amounts, the scientific community has found a way to use it for cosmetic purposes. Injections of Botox are used to soften moderate to severe facial wrinkles, and is an...