Sock Samples (IMAGE) Durham University Caption The study has shown that dogs could be trained to sniff out malaria through the scent of the disease in samples of socks worn by infected children. This shows the sock samples in the lab. Credit Medical Detection Dogs Usage Restrictions To accompany the story about dogs being trained to sniff out malaria. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.