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Good news about Alzheimer’s

Today, Explained

Vox

September 16, 2026

Show Notes

Alzheimer’s research has stalled for decades. That’s finally changing.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Avishay Artsy, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect.

A scan of the brain of a patient affected by Alzheimer's disease. Photo by BSIP/UIG via Getty Images.

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