Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon

(University of Alberta) Trained dogs can detect fire accelerants such as gasoline in quantities as small as one billionth of a teaspoon, according to new research by University of Alberta chemists. The study provides the lowest estimate of the limit of sensitivity of dogs' noses and has implications for arson investigations.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 12, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news