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Honeybees Can Detect Lung Cancer by Scent

Honeybees’ olfactory systems are so sensitive that scientists may one day be able to use the insects to detect the odors of cancer. Credit: PixabayHoneybees can identify the faint scents of lung cancer in laboratory settings, including the slight aroma detectable in a patient's breath.Leveraging the bees' remarkable sense of smell, scientists connected living...