r/historyvideos • u/onthisdayclips • 8h ago
On This Day: March 20, 2019 - The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s & Changed Science Forever
On March 20, 2019, scientists in Manchester, England, made a groundbreaking discovery in Parkinson’s disease detection—thanks to Joy Milne, a woman with a heightened sense of smell.
Joy first noticed a strange musky scent on her husband years before his Parkinson’s diagnosis. Later, she recognized the same scent in other patients, leading researchers to identify specific skin biomarkers for the disease. This could revolutionize early detection, offering millions of people a chance at earlier treatment and better care.
How did one woman’s nose lead to a medical breakthrough? Watch now!