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671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Apr 17, 202601:01:18Society & Culture

One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle. SOURCES...

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671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease? is an episode from Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher. One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that...

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Published Apr 17, 2026, 01:01:18 long, audio available.

671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease?

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