Thallium Poisoning of Zhu Ling | How the Internet Helped Solve a Mysterious Medical Case

Looking at the medical mystery behind the thallium poisoning case of Chinese college student Zhu Ling. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1994, a bright, young college student in Beijing suddenly fell dangerously ill. As her condition worsened and doctors scrambled for answers, no one could explain what was happening. A blog post from her friends uncovered the truth: she was being poisoned. But the discovery raised more questions than it answered. Who was targeting her, and why? Today, we’re looking at the Thallium Poisoning of Zhu Ling. Our sponsors: Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period. SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at http://selectquote.com/redweb This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices