Study suggests trained dogs can sniff out coronavirus with up to 94% accuracy

Study suggests trained dogs can sniff out coronavirus with up to 94% accuracy

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Dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell, with up to 350 million sensory receptors compared to humans' 5 million. This allows them to detect substances in incredibly small quantities, such as a teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Their remarkable olfactory abilities make them valuable in detecting human diseases by odor. While not a replacement for PCR or lateral flow tests, dogs can complement these methods in environments like airports and workplaces, screening up to 300 people per hour.

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What is the number of sensory receptors that dogs have compared to humans?

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How much can a dog detect in terms of sugar compared to a human?

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Why are dogs considered remarkable at detecting human diseases?

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In what environments could dogs potentially work alongside PCR and lateral flow tests?

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What is the screening capacity of each dog per hour?

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