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Disease-Sniffing Device May Surpass a Dog’s Nose
A new system that can detect the microbial and chemical content of air appears to be more accurate than even the best canine noses and may be a game-changer for the early detection of certain diseases and conditions. For years, doctors and scientists have been working with dogs to sniff out certain types of diseases. But now, science and technology may have advanced to the point that everyone's best...
June 23, 2021
Can Our Pets Detect Our Illnesses?
With noses far more sensitive than humans, dogs and cats have the potential to smell disease. In some cases, pets have even alerted their owners to the presence of serious health issues like cancer. It seems far-fetched but remember that dogs have been used to sniff out narcotics and explosives. And, it turns out, they've also been trained to detect viruses, cancer, bacteria and more. Both cats and...
June 19, 2020