The ant oncologist will see you now.
Ants live in a world of odor. Some species are completely blind. Others rely so heavily on scent that ones that lose track of a pheromone trail march in a circle, until dying of exhaustion.
The Washington PostAn ant's sense of smell is so strong, it can sniff out cancer
An ant's sense of smell is so strong, it can sniff out cancer
By Dino Grandoni
25 Jan 2023 · 3 min read
Editor's Note
The Washington Post analyzes how we might one day use the sharp-antennaed insects to detect tumors quickly and cheaply, improving the chances of early detection and, hopefully, survival rates.
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