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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane YOUR DOG K NOWS MORE ABOUT YOU THAN YOU KNOW                                    Source:  Winnie Kane & Stock For many of us, our bond with our dog is ultra special and irreplaceable. I know mine is with my girl Winnie. Now, new scientific research underscores just how unique and special that relationship is.  Here's what we know: A new study by scientists at Queen's University in Belfast shows that dogs can detect when their owner is stressed by detecting chemical changes in their breath and perspiration The dogs' accuracy rate is uncanny - 94% on average and 97% for the top performers The scientists believe that the dog detects hundreds of VOCs or volatile organic chemicals emitted by the body of their owner under stress The scientists say that is the reason that dogs seem to be able to notice and offer comfort and support to their owners when they are under stress or going through hard times S