Episode 91: Sylvain Lesne and ”Fraudulent” Alzheimer’s Research

<p>It feels like every few months we’re teased with something in news headlines about Alzheimer’s research progress being made, but there's little follow-up. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about "fraudulent" Alzheimer's research from Sylvain Lesne that's potentially derailed 16 years of progress. </p> <p>Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused</p> <p>This week's booze of choice: Kirkland's IPA and Goose Island's 312 Lemonade Shandy</p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.science.org/content/article/potential-fabrication-research-images-threatens-key-theory-alzheimers-disease'>https://www.science.org/content/article/potential-fabrication-research-images-threatens-key-theory-alzheimers-disease</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/alzheimers-theory-undermined-accusations-fabricated-research-rcna39843'>https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/alzheimers-theory-undermined-accusations-fabricated-research-rcna39843</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/23/alzheimers-study-fraudulent'>https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/23/alzheimers-study-fraudulent</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.businessinsider.com/alzheimers-manipulated-data-wasted-research-science-investigation-ab56-2022-7'>https://www.businessinsider.com/alzheimers-manipulated-data-wasted-research-science-investigation-ab56-2022-7</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/07/alzheimers-disease-data-fraud-sylvain-lesne/670995/'>https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/07/alzheimers-disease-data-fraud-sylvain-lesne/670995/</a></li> </ul>