Doctored by Charles Piller Summary
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"Doctored" exposes a billion-dollar scientific fraud that rocked Alzheimer's research, revealing manipulated data behind hundreds of papers. Named an Economist "Best Book of 2025," this investigative bombshell asks: how did falsified science influence treatments for millions of vulnerable patients?
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The Alzheimer's Scandal That Shook Medical Science
In the quiet laboratories where humanity's battle against dementia unfolds, a scientific fraud of staggering proportions has been perpetrated. For decades, the dominant theory of Alzheimer's disease-the amyloid hypothesis-has steered billions in research funding while alternative approaches were systematically sidelined. This wasn't just academic disagreement; it was scientific misconduct that delayed potential treatments for millions suffering from this devastating illness. With Alzheimer's cases projected to triple by 2050, this scandal carries implications far beyond academia. How could respected institutions allow fabricated data to influence an entire field? What happens when the pursuit of prestige and funding overshadows the search for truth? The story begins with a single whistleblower who dared to question the scientific establishment.
The Unlikely Hero: A Neurologist's Discovery
The Olympic Scientist and the French Connection
The Amyloid Mafia: How a Theory Became Dogma
Institutional Failures: The Guardians Who Looked Away
The Human Cost: When Science Fails Patients
Beyond Amyloid: New Paths to Understanding
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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