Alzheimer’s Disease to Anthropology: Research News from UNLV
Nevada Week | Alzheimer’s Disease to Anthropology: Research News from UNLV
SEASON 8: EPISODE 824 | Airdate: 12/18/2025
A study on Ozempic’s impacts on Alzheimer’s disease didn’t have the results scientists hoped for. We talk to UNLV’s Dr. Jeffrey Cummings on the research and what’s next. Also from UNLV: a look at how a “new” species of an ancient human ancestor can help shape our view on evolution. We end with a fun story on “Silver Belle”... the first tree from Nevada to serve as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree!
Guests
- Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, Research Professor, UNLV Department of Brain Health
- Brian Villmoare, Associate Professor, UNLV Department of Anthropology
- Chris DeFranco, Writer, Producer, Director for Quiet Film
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