Questions tagged [pathogen detection]

What are the ethical implications of breeding dogs for specific bacteria-alert tendencies?

Category: Ethical Considerations

Breeding dogs for specific bacteria-alert tendencies, such as training them to detect harmful pathogens like Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) or Escherichia coli (E. coli), raises several ethical considerations. These implications span animal welfare, genetic diversity, societal impact, and the re...