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You usually need more than a few drops of blood, saliva or urine to detect illnesses. Here’s why

In the 2000s, biotech company Theranos promised to revolutionise blood testing. Founder Elizabeth Holmes claimed Theranos technology could perform hundreds of tests using just a finger-prick drop of blood. If true, their diagnostics would be faster, cheaper and more accessible.

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'This is not Theranos 2.0': Elizabeth Holmes' partner is the CEO behind new blood-testing startup

Billy Evans, partner of incarcerated Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has reportedly raised millions for a startup called Haemanthus.

Fortune

Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner Is Launching A Blood-Testing Venture & Remind You Of Anything?

Are we also getting a sequel to The Dropout?

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Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup

Billy Evans, father of Holmes’s children, says company can make diagnoses from users’ blood, urine and saliva

The Guardian - US

No whistleblower is an island – why networks of allies are key to exposing corruption

Whistleblowers – people who expose wrongdoing within their organizations – play a crucial role in holding governments and corporations accountable. But speaking up can come at a cost. People who report misconduct often face retaliation, job loss or legal threats, making whistleblowing risky and challenging. And when legal protections for…

The Conversation

This wunderkind's first startup went bankrupt, leaving $200 million in customer assets frozen. Yet VCs are still throwing money at him

"There's no shame in failing, unless it's catastrophic," says Synapse founder Sankaet Pathak.

Fortune

Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction

A federal appeals court in San Francisco has upheld a fraud conviction against Elizabeth Holmes

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US court upholds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’s conviction

Holmes, who is serving nine years, attempted to overturn conviction over multimillion-dollar investor fraud scandal

The Guardian - US

Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes describes prison as “hell and torture” two years into her sentence

“I truly did not think I would ever be convicted or found guilty.”

Fortune

5 best shows like 'Apple Cider Vinegar' to stream next

If you've already watched Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar', here are the true crime series you should stream next, and where you can find them.

Tom’s Guide

Fraud trial of Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ honoree set to lift lid on startup culture

Case against Frank founder Charlie Javice for allegedly defrauding JP Morgan has been compared to that of Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes

The Guardian - UK

Why Silicon Valley falls prey to ‘charisma distortion,’ according to investor and Google X founding member Tom Chi

Silicon Valley loves a charismatic visionary. Sometimes a little too much, like when that vision outstrips reality. I recently talked about this with Tom Chi, once a founding member of Google X and now founding partner at At One Ventures.

Fortune

The Dangerous Side Of Healthcare: Selling Unregulated Devices And Increasing Patient Risk

According to the FDA's guidance document on when to submit a 510(k) for changes to an existing device, manufacturers must submit a new 510(k) if there are significant changes to the device's design, materials, or intended use.

International Business Times

7 TV Shows Like Fake If You’re Obsessed With ‘Based On A Real Story’ Dramas Right Now

I guess truth really is stranger than fiction.

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Sophia Amoruso Distinguishes Herself From Elizabeth Holmes In 2022.

Sophia Amoruso distances herself from Elizabeth Holmes comparisons, focuses on venture capital with Trust Fund. Nasty Gal challenges, controversy, and Amor...

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When authoritative sources hold onto bad data: A legal scholar explains the need for government databases to retract information

In 2004, Hwang Woo-suk was celebrated for his breakthrough discovery creating cloned human embryos, and his work was published in the prestigious journal Science. But the discovery was too good to be true; Dr. Hwang had fabricated the data. Science publicly retracted the article and assembled a team to investigate…

The Independent UK

Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth Holmes

Lawyers for the founder of truckmaker Nikola Corp. say he should not face incarceration because his criminal conviction is nothing like what landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Tales of transition, queer joy and more to mark Transgender Awareness Week

In this week’s newsletter: Figures from Charlie Craggs to Mika Onyx celebrate the full spectrum of the trans experience in a new Anthem Talks series. Plus: five of the best podcasts about recent history

Fortune

Vivek Wadhwa is building the AI-powered anti-Theranos. Now he’s moving it to the anti-Silicon Valley–India

'I have decided to forgo several scheduled meetings with Silicon Valley investors in favor of the vibrant and supportive ecosystem that is India.'

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