Uncover the sophisticated world of forensic toxicology, where the smallest traces of substances tell tales of crime and death. We examine revolutionary detection methods, from mass spectrometry to genetic markers of poison susceptibility, through historic and modern cases. The episode delves into the notorious thallium poisoning cases, the evolution of drug detection in professional sports, and emerging challenges in identifying designer drugs, while exploring how toxicologists stay ahead of new synthetic poisons.
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