# Sniffing out Parkinson's disease

**URL:** <https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/sniffing-out-parkinsons-disease/2066>\
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**Created:** [March 21, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/sniffing-out-parkinsons-disease/2066 "2019-03-21T03:09:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/sniffing-out-parkinsons-disease/2066/1 "2019-03-21T03:09:54Z")

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> **[Sniffing out Parkinson's disease](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190320102125.htm)**
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> Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive brain cell death and extensive loss of motor function. Despite much research being conducted on this disease, there are no definitive diagnostic tests currently available....

  
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive brain cell death and extensive loss of motor function. Despite much research being conducted on this disease, there are no definitive diagnostic tests currently available. Now, researchers report the identification of compounds that make up the signature odor of the disease with the help an individual who can detect Parkinson’s through smell.