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Sniffing out disease with Dr Karl

The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger.  In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnostic tool.

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The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger.  In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnostic tool.

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04/25/2023

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The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger. 

In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnostic tool.

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