Toxin's Role in Parkinson's Disease Discovery

A bad batch of street drugs accidentally unlocked the secrets of Parkinson's disease. Back in the 80s,

a chemistry student tried to cook up synthetic heroin but botched the recipe.

Instead of a high, he created a toxin that instantly froze him and other addicts like statues.

They literally gave themselves instant, permanent Parkinson's overnight. It was tragic,

but it was a massive breakthrough. Scientists realized this specific toxin targets and kills

dopamine neurons. This proved that environmental toxins, like common pesticides used on farms right

now, are actually destroying our brains and causing the disease.