Towards that end, any amount of government work on creating a biobank for the brain, for neurology, and for how the brain works. Mapping the brain, I think would have tremendous impact. Why Alzheimer's? Few reasons. 1, 15 million Americans are projected to have Alzheimer's by 2050. Each one requires three caregivers. So you're talking about something like 60 million Americans sidelined, either medically or as a caregiver by this disease with just a staggering emotional and financial toll. (56:53–56:58)
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