Bruce Yankner

Professor of genetics and neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and Alzheimer’s researcher.

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Aug 8, 2025 • 27min

Lithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’s

Renowned Alzheimer's researcher Bruce Yankner from Harvard Medical School discusses groundbreaking findings linking lithium levels to Alzheimer's, exploring its dual role in both causing and potentially treating the disease. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist and author, highlights the detrimental effects of recent funding cuts on critical Alzheimer's research and the broader implications for health initiatives funded by the NIH. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for public advocacy to support scientific advancements.

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