Pigeons can be trained to detect what's a cancerous tumour and what's not

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 10:01 in Health & Medicine

A study shows that pigeons have a remarkable ability to tell the difference between benign and malignant tumours. Their diagnostic skills could make them natural "surrogates" for human observers, say researchers.

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