CLEAN : Rats with nose for trouble train to save lives in Tanzania

CLEAN : Rats with nose for trouble train to save lives in Tanzania

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses training rats to detect TNT in landmines by sniffing and scratching, with trainers rewarding them for correct identification. Rats are advantageous due to their weightlessness and versatility in different mine types. The use of rats has improved hospital results by identifying false negatives, indirectly saving over 10,000 lives. The video concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the importance of this work.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the consequence of patients returning home after being misdiagnosed?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What impact has the detection process had on patient outcomes?

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