Scientists have found a fast, reliable technique for detecting people with
Parkinson’s disease, which is a big step forward in developing medicines
and, maybe, a cure for the disease.
The test can be done in as little as 3 minutes after taking a skin swab.
Abnormalities in the chemical composition of sebum, a natural waxy oil
secreted by the skin, have been associated with Parkinson’s disease. Thus
this swab is tested for these variations.
Parkinson’s disease, which is a big step forward in developing medicines
and, maybe, a cure for the disease.
The test can be done in as little as 3 minutes after taking a skin swab.
Abnormalities in the chemical composition of sebum, a natural waxy oil
secreted by the skin, have been associated with Parkinson’s disease. Thus
this swab is tested for these variations.
