Non-fiction · 2003–2023

Theranos

What was true, what was said, and when the world found out

Between 2003 and 2018 Theranos raised roughly $700 million on the claim that it could run a full range of blood tests from a few drops of blood. It could not. This map shows three gaps: between what happened and when it was revealed, between what was claimed and what was true, and between projected revenue and actual revenue.

As ofOct 14, 2015

Known: 10
Hidden: 8
False claims standing: 6

Drag the slider or press play. Red marks on the axis are the days hidden events came to light. Click any dot or diamond for the full record and its sources.