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Your Review: Of Mice, Mechanisms, and Dementia

A detailed review of a 1995 paper introducing the PDAPP mouse model for Alzheimer's disease, examining how its limitations were overlooked and shaped decades of potentially misguided Alzheimer's research.

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Jul 11, 2025 7,754 words 184 likes 170 comments Listen · 48 min Read Read

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Highlights From The Comments On "Don't Look Up"

Scott Alexander responds to comments on his 'Don't Look Up' movie review, addressing criticisms and exploring various interpretations of the film.

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Jan 7, 2022 2,853 words 82 likes 335 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read

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Medical and Psychological Studies for June

Scott Alexander presents a roundup of recent medical and psychological studies, covering topics from UV light exposure to belief in science during stress.

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Jun 11, 2013 1,118 words 0 likes 68 comments Read Read

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