6.022 x 10^23 molecules = 1 mole.
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Yep, I know
[quote=spdrun]
1 cc = approx 1 gram of water.
Water is approximately 18 grams per mole.
Therefore, 1cc =~ 1/18 mole or 3.34×10^22 molecules.
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noted that I was off (typing too fast). 8(
[quote=spdrun]
Rest of your point stands … though even though there are a lot of molecules available in 1cc of blood, the tests for them have to actually be accurate. The accuracy, not the availablilty of molecules to test seems to be at issue here.[/quote]
It was supposed to work on the ‘nano’ level, meaning that there would be plenty of molecules and it should be sensitive enough to function. It is an interesting idea, however I think it was also rushed to market. I don’t know if they tested for cross-response on the sensing sites (which could bind/respond to something else than the intended target). I also think that intentionally sticking with the idea of only using a fingerprick of blood was a bad idea (source blood purity). I hope that the tech still finds its way to improvement and does not get grabbed by the COO (Ramesh Sunny Balwani) who was definitely part of the problem. She has admitted her fault, paid a price, surrendered her shares. He is still claiming that there was no fraud and holding onto his shares.
The company ‘Theranos’ still has a lot of money from earlier funding efforts. Something around 700Mil. Most of the tech rights may end up going to these bond holders as a result of BK.
