{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/e421d786-ec36-4148-aa99-7a3b2928a779/6967600e-c086-49f1-9ab8-5d72f7cd1576?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Babbage: A flicker of light for Alzheimer’s","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e286a934d4d9fe5e874247/62e286c1bd17c20012ef3fdf.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>After almost two decades, <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/06/07/americas-wary-approval-of-an-alzheimers-drug-offers-hope-to-millions-1?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the FDA has granted conditional approval to a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’ disease</a>, called aducanumab. But the new drug, and its approval, is surrounded by controversy. Will the gamble pay off? Also, <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/05/26/a-better-fog-trap?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a clever upgrade to fog-collecting technology</a> which could provide a water source in remote locations. And, potentially life-saving <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/05/20/anal-oxygen-administration-may-save-lives?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">oxygen enemas</a>? Kenneth Cukier hosts&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/podcastoffer?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">economist.com/podcastoffer</a> and sign up for our new weekly science newsletter at <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/simplyscience?utm_campaign=babbage&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">economist.com/simplyscience</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Economist"}