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The looming neurological epidemic - Gregory Petsko

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-coming-neurological-epidemic-gregory-petskoBiochemist Gregory Petsko makes a convincing argument that, in the next 50 years, we'll see an epidemic of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's, as the world population ages. His solution: more research into the brain and its functions. Talk by Gregory Petsko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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