Crystallise

Theranos, Turtlenecks, and Scientific Fraud


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You might have heard of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, but do you know the full story of the biotech company that scammed billions of dollars from investors? This week, Ash dives into the facts behind the con. In our SNPit, Rosie makes it up to wasps, as they may be the answer to the growing antibiotic resistance crisis. 


To read more about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, have a look at these articles:

  • What Exactly Was The Theranos Edison Machine Supposed To Do?
  • The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes

For more info on wasp venom as an antibiotic, have a read of this:

  • Wasp Venom Used to Potentially Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria


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AhDah Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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