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Blood test may help detect Parkinson’s-related protein misfolding

A team of researchers in Germany has developed an immuno-infrared sensor (iRS) designed to detect misfolded alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease, in body fluids including blood and the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The researchers say the technology could one day support earlier diagnosis, potentially before symptoms appear. The team is led by Klaus Gerwert, PhD, professor at Ruhr University Bochum and found…
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Parkinson's News Today broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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