2017 Finalist, Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting

The Downfall of Theranos

The Wall Street Journal revealed trouble at a laboratory startup that promised a revolutionary blood testing technique. The investigation exposed problems in the technology that jeopardized the health of patients. As a result, Theranos was sanctioned by federal health regulators, Walgreens terminated a contract with the company and numerous lawsuits have been filed.

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