Diseases that dogs can detect

Scientists are investigating canines ’ extraordinary sense of smell, hoping that it will prove a more reliable predictor of illnesses than conventional testingLast week, researchers presented evidence that dogs could tell fromsniffing someone ’s socks whether they had malaria. After several months of training, a labrador and a labrador-retriever could tell if a child had the disease even if they were not showing symptoms.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Medical research Animal behaviour Technology Science Biology Dogs Source Type: news