Innovative Odor-Based Tests Show Promise for Early Parkinson's Detection
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A study demonstrates that analyzing skin sebum through non-invasive swabs can detect early signs of Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, using chemical biomarkers identified by mass spectrometry, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and intervention.
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