
Curious Minds
S10:E23 Brain Health: Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how a cure for the disease might be right around the corner.
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Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.
S10:E1 • Oct 6, 2025 • 4m
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates whether adolescents are better at multitasking than adults.
S10:E2 • Oct 6, 2025 • 3m
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.
S10:E3 • Oct 6, 2025 • 3m
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.
S10:E4 • Oct 6, 2025 • 3m
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.
S10:E5 • Oct 6, 2025 • 6m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's disease.
S10:E6 • Oct 6, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could lead to Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
S10:E7 • Oct 6, 2025 • 2m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's disease.
S10:E8 • Oct 6, 2025 • 2m
Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true "cure" for depression.
S10:E9 • Jan 1, 2015 • 1m
Neurologist Dr. Rudy Tanzi examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease.
S10:E10 • Sep 3, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his views on how Alzheimer's disease can be eliminated in future generations.
S10:E11 • Oct 3, 2025 • 1m
The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.
S10:E12 • Oct 3, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's disease.
S10:E13 • Oct 3, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how the disease can lead to death as well as how long one can live with it.
S10:E14 • Oct 3, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.
S10:E15 • Oct 6, 2025 • 3m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on caregivers.
S10:E16 • Oct 6, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.
S10:E17 • Oct 6, 2025 • 2m
Examining whether the onset of Alzheimer's disease is inevitable as a person ages.
S10:E18 • Oct 6, 2025 • 1m
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why everyone should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in life.
S10:E19 • Oct 3, 2025 • 5m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, outlines current understanding of the human brain.
S10:E20 • Oct 6, 2025 • 2m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
S10:E21 • Oct 6, 2025 • 2m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to the disease.
S10:E22 • Oct 6, 2025 • 1m
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how a cure for the disease might be right around the corner.
S10:E23 • Oct 22, 2025 • 1m