# Bionic Noses Sensational Sniffer Fights Crime, Cancer and Terrorism By TopDog | Published 2009-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-nose-fights-cancer-and-crime References: [sciencedaily](http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090330154756.htm) Recent technological advances in chemical engineering have brought forth the invention of the 'Bionic Nose,' a welcome addition in today's swift-moving society, where news of criminal activity and health issues bombard the media by the minute. Unlike conventional devices in use, this sensational sniffer developed by Tel Aviv University [amplifies molecules to a detectable level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring). Some primary applications include detecting odors which are specific to certain diseases and trace amounts of chemicals used to make bombs. Of course, this unit is not a prosthetic, but it is still a notch in the belt for the innovative good guys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chemical Sensing Technologies:** There is an opportunity to create a range of chemical sensing technologies that can detect trace amounts of chemicals in various industries. - **Health Diagnostic Devices:** The development of health diagnostic devices using chemical engineering could revolutionize the medical industry by providing real-time disease detection. - **Security Screening Technologies:** New security screening technologies that can detect trace amounts of chemicals used to make bombs will be in high demand by governments and law enforcement agencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medtech Industry:** The medtech industry can benefit greatly from the development of the bionic nose technology by creating devices that can quickly and accurately diagnose health issues. - **Homeland Security Industry:** The homeland security industry can use this technology to improve security screening at airports, ports, and other key locations. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can harness the bionic nose technology to improve the quality and safety of their products, ensuring customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Smell Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-smell.md) - [Scent-Detecting Robot Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-robot.md) - [Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-university-of-hong-kong.md) - [Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosewise.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Scent Molecules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-molecules.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Magnetic Mine-Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minedetection-system.md) - [Virus-Detecting Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-breathalyzer.md)