Ep. 38 - Alexander Litvinenko & Radiation Poisoning

Have you ever wondered how much radiation the human body can withstand? In this episode of What The Forensics we discuss the controversial case of Alexander Litvinenko, an ex-Russian KGB agent who gets exposed to Polonium-210 while seeking asylum in the UK. Rebecca tells us all about who Alexander Litvinenko was and what led him to the seek out safety in the United Kingdom. Nicole then educates us on how radiation poisoning works, signs, symptoms, and different types of exposure. This is a captivating and educational episode that listeners will love!

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