
671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease?
From Freakonomics Radio
Published 4/17/2026

From Freakonomics Radio
Published 4/17/2026
One possibility: a leading hypothesis pursued by researchers (and funders) was built on science that now appears to be fraudulent. Stephen Dubner speaks with the scientist and the journalist who blew the whistle. SOURCES: Charles Piller, investigative journalist for Science, author of Doctored.…