The Science of Doping: Revving Up Blood to Improve Performance

Erythropoietin was part of Lance Armstrong's doping regimen, which led to one of the most dramatic falls from grace in sporting history. The drug is part of a practice called blood doping. How does it give athletes a competitive edge?

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