The hunt for an Alzheimer’s vaccine


Coming up today: Uber’s controversial new update and the hunt for a Alzheimer’s vaccine

We want to know what you think about the stories we discussed this week. Email podcast@wired.co.uk with your rants, raves and reviews.

Join the WIRED Book Club! We’re reading Angela Saini’s Superior. You can read a full extract here:
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/superior-the-return-of-race-science-angela-saini

The stories we talked about this week:

Uber’s latest app update is great for drivers, but terrible for riders
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/uber-upfront-destinations

A vaccine for Alzheimer’s is on the verge of becoming a reality
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/alzheimers-vaccine-united-neuroscience

Music by Filip Hnizdo

Show produced and edited by Matt Reynolds

Brian Satis

Brian is WhatPod's Technology Editor. San Jose resident and veteran of the first Silicon Valley tech boom, Brian is founder of Duotone Game Studio and a contributing writer for Synthetic Dimensions, Podzone and Tech News Monthly.Got a podcast to suggest ? Contact Brian (brian.satis@whatpod.com.au)