Giant Rats Show Promise in Battle Against TB
- Author:
- Voice of America
- Publisher:
- Voice of America
- Publication Date:
- 29 December 2010
- Tags:
- Tanzania, Tuberculosis, Science and Biotechnology
Scientists in Africa have come up with a creative solution for tackling one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases - giant rats. The animals, which have extremely sensitive noses, are being trained to detect the presence of tuberculosis germs. VOA's Jessica Berman has more.
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