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Can dogs detect the next pandemic before it begins? | Glen J. Golden

Can dogs detect the next pandemic before it begins? | Glen J. Golden

TED Talks Daily · TED

September 19, 202414m 40s

Show Notes

What if animals like dogs, ferrets, mice and raccoons could help sniff out the next pandemic? Exploring the science of smell, neurobiologist Glen J. Golden delves into the development of a "mechanical nose" that could detect diseases by identifying specific odor profiles. Until that technology is fully developed, he explains how we can train humanity's furry allies to identify illnesses — and help stop the spread in its tracks.

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