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NOVA: Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?

Carole Ho and Shehnaaz Suliman, Genentech scientists working on a clinical trial to test a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, review data on the computer.
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Carole Ho and Shehnaaz Suliman, Genentech scientists working on a clinical trial to test a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, review data on the computer.

Airs Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Francisco Lopera, Kenneth Kosik and Lucia Madrigal on horseback outside Medellín, Colombia, a region where these neurologists have found the world's largest family with hereditary Alzheimer's disease.
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Francisco Lopera, Kenneth Kosik and Lucia Madrigal on horseback outside Medellín, Colombia, a region where these neurologists have found the world's largest family with hereditary Alzheimer's disease.
Lab Technician Juan prepares Hugo for a PET scan. The scan will help determine if his brain contains amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
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Lab Technician Juan prepares Hugo for a PET scan. The scan will help determine if his brain contains amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

Explore the science behind the headlines in PBS’ premier science series. With compelling stories and spectacular visuals, NOVA programs demystify science and technology for viewers of all ages and spotlight people involved in scientific pursuits.

"Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?" - Alzheimer’s ravages the minds of over 40 million victims worldwide. Join scientists as they untangle the cause of this tragic illness and go behind the scenes of major drug trials to discover the therapies that may slow and even prevent the disease.

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