Imagine bees detecting cancer with their incredible sense of smell! Scientists have connected bees’ brains to electrodes to study their response to different scents. The results show distinct brain activity patterns for each odor, creating a unique neural fingerprint. This research, published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics, suggests a future where bees could be used in cancer clinics for early detection.
While electronic noses exist, they can’t match the precision of bees when it comes to distinguishing between similar scents. Debajit Saha from Michigan State University highlights the superior abilities of biological sensors in this regard.
2024-06-25 10:00:00
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