This Nurse Can Smell Parkinson's Disease

Discover the extraordinary story of Joy Milne, an NHS nurse from Scotland who possesses a remarkable ability to detect Parkinson's disease through smell. Learn how she identified the onset of Parkinson's in her husband 12 years before medical diagnosis and how this unique talent is now being harnessed to develop a groundbreaking diagnostic tool. Explore Joy's collaboration with Professor Perdita Barren at the University of Manchester's Department of Chemistry to transform her "superpower" into a widely applicable medical diagnostic. This 19-minute TEDxManchester talk offers insights into the potential of human sensory abilities in medical detection and the promising advancements in early Parkinson's diagnosis.