Who are you after Alzheimer's? As researchers struggle to understand the science behind Alzheimer's, one author uses the main character of her novel to explore the early-onset experience of this deadly disease.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Lisa Genova: neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice." She lost her grandmother to Alzheimer's disease.
Looking beyond the stars Astronomer Heidi Hammel is bringing galaxies and planets into closer view with her work on the new James Webb Telescope. Midmorning spotlights her expertise on outer planets like Neptune and Uranus, and experience with the Hubble Telescope.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Heidi Hammel: Heidi Hammel is senior research scientist at the Space Science Institute. She is helping to build the James Webb Space Telescope scheduled to launch in 2013.
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