Yeah, more research needed. I also came across another 2013 "Fungus may cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease" article I found interesting.
They "found that a compound emitted by mold, called 1-octen-3-ol but more commonly known as mushroom alcohol" "attacked two genes involved in the creation of dopamine"
And speculate I think that could be related to the drop of in dopamine production in Parkinsons.
It would be interesting to try some such "volatile organic compounds emitted by fungi" with the lady who can smell Parkinson's to see it the smell was similar.
They "found that a compound emitted by mold, called 1-octen-3-ol but more commonly known as mushroom alcohol" "attacked two genes involved in the creation of dopamine"
And speculate I think that could be related to the drop of in dopamine production in Parkinsons.
It would be interesting to try some such "volatile organic compounds emitted by fungi" with the lady who can smell Parkinson's to see it the smell was similar.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/268848.php
Also a 1990 article suggesting it's "the fungus, called Nocardia asteroides." I guess nothing much happening since 1990 suggests that didn't work out.
http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-17/news/mn-286_1_nocardi...