
Parkinson’s disease stinks. Figuratively. But according to new research, it literally stinks too — to those who have a heightened sense of smell. Thanks to the help of one of these “super-smellers,” a team of scientists has identified subtle volatile compounds produced by Parkinson’s sufferers. These compounds could be used to make much easier, and earlier, diagnostics for the disease.
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http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2019/03/21/parkinsons-disease-super-smeller-joy-milne/#.XJZBTOtKgmI?source=Snapzu
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