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Pigeons are surprisingly good at detecting cancer
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Pigeons are surprisingly good at detecting cancer

So, here's the thing: researchers have trained pigeons to spot lung nodules in CT scans, which could help catch cancer earlier. These clever birds learned to differentiate between scans with and without abnormalities, and even recognized other lung issues they weren't specifically trained on. It's fascinating how their visual system mirrors the non-conscious part of human vision! Dr. DiGirolamo aims to use this insight to develop AI tools that enhance radiologists' ability to detect subtle signs of disease.
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