# New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever

> Source: <https://www.sciencenews.org/article/parkinsons-diagnosis-tools-pen-chemical>
> Published: 2026-05-21 17:45:00+00:00

# New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever

The disease can be tricky to spot, but a plethora of new ideas are emerging

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