Infectious Insights: Exploring New Frontiers in Alzheimer’s Research
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Richard Jacobs에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Richard Jacobs 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
Despite the billions spent on Alzheimer’s research and trillions on treatment, progress in treatment and prognosis has stagnated for over a decade. Could our understanding of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions be fundamentally flawed? Or Shemesh, the principal investigator of Shemesh Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, suspects we’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. He challenges conventional wisdom by exploring the potential infectious origins of neurological diseases, offering a fresh perspective on critical issues. Tune in to learn: The connection between concussions and Alzheimer’s Why a spouse of someone with Alzheimer’s has a higher chance of developing the disease How gut microbes can travel to the brain Key findings from autopsies comparing healthy brains to those affected by Alzheimer’s Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that could reshape how we think about neurological diseases. Visit to stay up to date on the latest research in Shemesh’s lab. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts:
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