Ants detect scent of cancer in urine – research

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Ants can detect the scent of cancer in urine, scientists have found. Several types of cancer have been found to alter urine smell but experts have, for the first time, found ants to have this capability.

Published 5 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ants detect scent of cancer in urine, research shows

Scientists said the insects could be used as a cost-effective way to identify cancers in patients

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Ants can 'sniff out' cancer in urine, scientists discover

Study author Professor Patrizia d'Ettorre said: 'Ants can be used as bio-detectors to discriminate healthy individuals from tumor-bearing ones.'

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Ants Can Detect Scent Of Cancer In Urine, New Research Shows

Though ants don't have noses, they have an incredible sense of smell, thanks to the abundance of olfactory receptors on their antennae.

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Washington Post

An ant’s sense of smell is so strong, it can sniff out cancer

A new study on the insects' refined sense of smell points to the potential of someday using sharp-nosed ants and other animals to detect tumors quickly and cheaply.

5 months ago·Washington, United States

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