Infectious Insights: Exploring New Frontiers in Alzheimer’s Research

The Good Question Podcast

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 to stay up to date on the latest research in Shemesh’s lab. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: