Breakthrough Parkinson's disease blood test

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated May 1 2016 - 10:13am, first published April 20 2016 - 6:00am
Microbiologist Paul Fisher and Parkinson's patient Karyn Spilberg. Photo: Eddie Jim
Microbiologist Paul Fisher and Parkinson's patient Karyn Spilberg. Photo: Eddie Jim
Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's research foundation has given La Trobe University researchers funding to develop the blood test. Photo: Trevor Collens
Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's research foundation has given La Trobe University researchers funding to develop the blood test. Photo: Trevor Collens

A blood test to detect Parkinson's disease has been developed by Australian researchers, a breakthrough which will allow for earlier intervention and treatment of the debilitating condition.

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