Infectious Insights: Exploring New Frontiers in Alzheimer’s Research

Jul 23, 2024

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 Shemesh Lab | Counter Disease Engineering | University of Pittsburgh to stay up to date on the latest research in Shemesh’s lab. 

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr