uBiome wants to shift its business from direct-to-consumer kits to clinical tests ordered by doctors.
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Microbiome Startup uBiome Will Sequence Poop for the CDC
The Theranos Scandal Could Become a Legal Nightmare
Depending on how the facts bear out, the Theranos saga could be a boon for lawyers.
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Bacon Causes Cancer? Sort of. Not Really. Ish.
The World Health Organization classifies the causes of cancer in a horribly confusing way.
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OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See
You can't prove science with public relations.
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OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See
You can't prove science with public relations.
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Fixing the Laws That Let Theranos Hide Data Won’t Be Easy
Theranos allegedly hid data showing its tests didn't work. The government could change rules that let that happen, but it could ruin diagnostic testing.
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Theranos Isn’t the Only One Chasing Needle-Free Blood Tests
Theranos' apparent problems with finger-prick blood diagnostics might mean trouble for other companies on the same track.
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Scientists Found a Flu Vaccine Flaw—Now They Have to Fix It
The H3N2 subtype is the deadliest of the common flu viruses---and the one vaccines are worst at fighting.
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Chemicals From Roasting Coffee May Be Cramping Lungs
Naturally-occuring chemicals released during coffee roasting could cause a nasty sounding respiratory disease called obliterative bronchiolitis.
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Your Gut Microbiome Could Put You at a Higher Risk of Asthma
Scientists have identified bacteria that help prevent asthma.
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