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Your Ear Wax Might Hold Clues to Early Parkinson's, Study Finds

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The earlier Parkinson's disease is spotted, the better – for patients, their loved ones, and scientists working toward treatments or a cure. Now, a new study has found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in earwax could carry chemical signals of the neurological disease. The work builds on earlier findings suggesting that Parkinson's subtly alters body odor, through changes in sebum, the oily substance that naturally moisturizes our hair and …

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Identify Parkinson's early? Researchers find clues in the ear. New study shows promising method.

Washington, 27 Jun (Latin Press) A new study led by scientists from the University of Zhejiang, China, found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the cerumen could carry chemical signals from Parkinson's disease. The post Wax of the ear could contain clues about Parkinson's first onset appeared on News Prensa Latina.

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