Hr2: Alzheimers and Infection, E-Cigarettes, Earthquake App, Vocal Fry

Science Friday

A provocative new study suggests that infection may spur the buildup of amyloid-beta, and that Alzheimer’s disease could be a toxic side effect. Plus, assessing risk, known and unknown, in the age of vaping, and a look at what vocal fry in music conveyed to listeners.

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