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

Apr 17, 2026 · 1h 1m

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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.