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Scientists Closer To Creating Artificial Noses

Posted by samzenpus on from the can-you-smell-me-now dept.

Scientists at MIT have moved closer to being able to create an artificial nose after finding a way to mass-produce smell receptors. The MIT RealNose project seeks to recreate the most complex and least-understood of the five senses: smell. The team plans to work with researchers around the world to develop a portable microfluidic device that can identify various smells, including diseases with unique odors, such as diabetes and certain cancers.

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  1. Need I say it? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Michael would be proud.

  2. good nose! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    This will be great for Michael Jackson

  3. Re:People should still be careful by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    But... but... what if I have a cold?

  4. Well... by neokushan · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Michael Jackson will be pleased.

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