I’ve heard of PCR before (polymerase chain reaction) where more copies of a DNA sample can be rapidly made. If the problem was that the quantity of blood that Theranos uses is too small, why wasn’t PCR used/ (if it was) why didn’t it work?
Also if I’m completely misunderstanding PCR, if someone could for that too, I’d appreciate it, thank you!
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I’m quite shocked that Mattis wasn’t pressed harder on his involvement in Theranos, at his Senate confirmation hearing. I had the opportunity to speak with someone who was on the committee that received Theranos’ presentation to the various reps from the uniformed services’ medical corps. He said they all knew it was bullshit, but there was incredible pressure from the Dept of Defense to push it through.
I’ve heard of PCR before (polymerase chain reaction) where more copies of a DNA sample can be rapidly made. If the problem was that the quantity of blood that Theranos uses is too small, why wasn’t PCR used/ (if it was) why didn’t it work?
Also if I’m completely misunderstanding PCR, if someone could for that too, I’d appreciate it, thank you!
In: 148
I’m quite shocked that Mattis wasn’t pressed harder on his involvement in Theranos, at his Senate confirmation hearing. I had the opportunity to speak with someone who was on the committee that received Theranos’ presentation to the various reps from the uniformed services’ medical corps. He said they all knew it was bullshit, but there was incredible pressure from the Dept of Defense to push it through.
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