"Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou is a true story about the rise and fall of a Silicon Valley startup called "Theranos". The company was founded by a young woman named Elizabeth Holmes, who claimed to have invented a revolutionary blood-testing device that could detect diseases with just a few drops of blood. The device was supposed to change the world of medicine, but in reality, it never worked.

Journalist Carreyrou exposes Theranos's web of lies and deceit. Elizabeth Holmes misled investors, employees, and the public about her device, going to great lengths to cover it up. The book covers Carreyrou's investigation and the downfall of Theranos, as well as the personal and professional consequences for those involved.

"Bad Blood" is a cautionary tale that exposes a massive fraud in the tech industry, emphasizing the risks of unchecked ambition and dishonesty. It stresses the significance of ethical business practices and transparent conduct in scientific innovation.
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