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New sensor could help detect Parkinson’s disease in human tears
Brazilian researchers developed a tiny sensor capable of detecting early signs of Parkinson's disease in human tears. The method is described as faster, cheaper, and less invasive than current blood tests used to measure dopamine levels.
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