Freakonomics Radio

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

Published 17 April 2026Duration: 1h 8m
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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.

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