These insects resemble tiny pieces of popcorn as they move about. Discover more about the waxy nymphs of the flatid planthopper.

The earlier Parkinson's disease is spotted, the better – for patients, their loved ones, and scientists working toward treatments or a cure.

New research suggests that ear wax could serve as an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in Analytical Chemistry, highlights the potential for clinicians to detect ...

Could your ear wax tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease? Some 90,000 people are diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition in the U.S. each year, and annual deaths have surged in ...

Researchers in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry report the initial development of a system that inexpensively screens for Parkinson’s disease from the odors in a person’s ear wax.

Most treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD) only slow disease progression. Early intervention for the neurological disease that worsens over time is therefore critical to optimize care, but that ...