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Dogs' Super Snouts and AI Make Early Cancer Detection Possible

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26 Dec, 2024

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Dogs are proving to be more than just loyal companions—they're now life-savers too!


In an exciting development, Labrador retrievers paired with artificial intelligence (AI) have demonstrated remarkable ability in detecting cancer.


This innovative method, developed by SpotitEarly, uses dogs’ exceptional sense of smell to sniff out the faint odors associated with four types of cancer: breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate.


The screening process involves dogs analyzing breath samples for cancer’s unique scent markers.


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Trained to signal the presence of cancer, these canine detectives work alongside AI, which interprets their cues for consistent accuracy.


The method was tested on nearly 1,400 participants and achieved an impressive 94% accuracy rate, even in early-stage cancer cases.


SpotitEarly plans to expand its trials to the United States, aiming for broader adoption of this life-saving technique.


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While the company is training beagles for future work due to their compact size and ease of training, the Labradors from the initial study—Mars, Moon, and Pluto—remain integral to ongoing research.


This breakthrough showcases the unique bond between humans and animals, illustrating how dogs' extraordinary senses can be harnessed for advanced medical applications.


It's a paw-sitive step toward improving early cancer detection and saving lives!


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