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The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson's

The amazing story of Joy Milne, who discovered she can smell Parkinson's disease. Elizabeth Quigley talks to Joy and meets the scientists who are investigating this groundbreaking ability. She also hears how Joy's family was torn apart by this cruel disease. The hope is that research on Joy will lead to new advances in the treatment and detection of a disease that is second only to Alzheimer's amongst neurodegenerative illnesses.

English
  • Originally Aired December 18, 2017
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Production Code b09jgxdv
  • Network BBC One
  • Notes Is a season finale
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