581: Fraud, failure, & new frontiers in Alzheimer's research | Journalist Charles Piller

“There is a confluence of things that has caused Alzheimer's research to be disappointingly slow,” explains Charles Piller.  Piller, investigative journalist and author, reveals the history of scientific misconduct in the field of Alzheimer's research, as well as promising areas of research, plus:  - Lies in Alzheimer's research (~2:35) - The amyloid hypothesis (~3:25) - The history of doctoring images in science (~5:45) - Systemic issues (~10:30) - The landmark study (13:50) - What is driving these issues (~24:00) - The attack on science (~27:45) - Alzheimer's & what we know today (~37:40) - 3 areas of promising research (~38:55) - Risk & lifestyle factors (~41:20) - Piller’s hope for the field (~43:50) Referenced in the episode:  - Pick up Piller’s book Doctored (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668031248?tag=simonsayscom)  - Follow him on X @CPiller. - Read more of his work (https://www.science.org/content/author/charles-piller)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Set your kid’s night routine up for success with Hyland's sleep-supporting gummies and sugar-free liquids. These multi-benefit formulas are made with or without melatonin to ease occasional sleeplessness while also supporting calm and immune health—so the whole family snoozes better.*‡ Learn more at hylands.com. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ‡ For occasional sleeplessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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