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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Alzheimer's, ALS, "Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's—There's Hope

Aug 22, 2024
01:05:21

Dr. Paul Alan Cox is an American ethnobotanist whose scientific research focuses on discovering new medicines by studying patterns of wellness and illness among Indigenous peoples. 

Chosen by Time magazine as one of 11 Heroes of Medicine, Dr. Cox leads a remarkable team of world-class scientists. Their objective is singular: to improve patient outcomes for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's, ALS and Parkinson's disease—known collectively as "tangle diseases." 


His team has sought to discover how to stop protein tangles in the brain. This has led to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and slow the progression of these debilitating diseases.

Join us for this fascinating deep dive into a hopeful new look at tangle diseases.


MLF Organizer: Robert Lee Kilpatrick

 

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