Milne, a former nurse, first became aware of her extraordinary gift at just 6 years old.
She later learned that the condition is called hyperosmia, and Milne embraced it as her own secret superpower.
Milnes realization became clearer years later when she accompanied her husband to a Parkinsons support group.
There, she caught the same peculiar scent from the inside of another persons coat.
Thats when she decided to reach out to professionals to find out how her ability could benefit others.
In 2013, Milne met Barran, and the two have been working together ever since.
However, nine months later, that individual was diagnosed with Parkinsons as well.
Milne hadnt just passed the testshe detected the disease before the doctors could.
Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research.
Parkinsons isnt the only illness Milne can detect with her keen nose.
Amazingly, she claims that different conditions have their own unique smells.
I would know if someones diabetes was going off.
she said in aninterview.
I could tell if someone was struggling post-operatively.
Its not musky like Parkinsons.
Its more of an oily biscuit smell.
Watch MilnesTedx Talkbelow to find out more about her incredible sense of smell.
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