She Can Smell Parkinson’s—Now Scientists Are Turning It Into a Skin Swab

She Can Smell Parkinson’s—Now Scientists Are Turning It Into a Skin Swab

A super-smeller's gift could lead to an early, non-invasive Parkinson's test.

On April 11, 2025, on the occasion of World Parkinson's Disease Day, several voices from the medical and associative world alerted about the rapid progression of this neurodegenerative disease, both in France and around the world. At the centre of the concerns: the role of pesticides, now identified as a major aggravating factor. Through an analysis of scientific research and the testimonies collected, this article reviews the available data, th…

Scientist wins 2025 Jay Van Andel Award for Parkinson’s research

The Van Andel Institute (VAI) — founded nearly three decades ago to advance biomedical research and science education — is awarding its 2025 Jay Van Andel Award to a University of Pittsburgh professor for his work on environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease. This year’s award will be presented to J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher who also serves as the director of the Pittsburgh Institute of Neurodegenerative Disea…