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461: How Bad Science Misled Alzheimer’s Research for Decades | Charles Piller

The Genius Life

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Financial Influences in Alzheimer's Research

This chapter examines the financial connections between nonprofit patient advocacy groups and pharmaceutical companies, addressing the impact of these ties on drug development and regulatory practices. It emphasizes the importance of advocating for scientific integrity, particularly regarding Alzheimer’s research, and discusses the potential of dietary interventions like the ketogenic diet for improving brain health. The dialogue also tackles the challenges of pushing new ideas in the face of established beliefs in the scientific community, advocating for broader research funding and transparency in health-related fields.

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