The loss of certain muscles in the human larynx may have helped give our species a voice, a new study suggests.
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For Coronavirus Testing, the Nose May Not Always Be Best
As Omicron spreads, some experts are calling for a switch to saliva-based tests, which may detect infections days earlier than nasal swabs do.
Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A new study adds to evidence that common rapid tests may fail to detect some Omicron cases in the first days of infection.
How Does the Coronavirus Variant Spread? Here’s What Scientists Know
Contagiousness is the hallmark of the mutated virus surfacing in the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries.
Here’s Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a Mask
The new vaccines will probably prevent you from getting sick with Covid. No one knows yet whether they will keep you from spreading the virus to others — but that information is coming.
Coronavirus vs Flu vs Allergies: Which One is It?
Seasonal allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus.
Your Nose Itches. Is It Allergies, Flu or the Coronavirus?
Seasonal allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus.
The Mummy Speaks! Hear Sounds From the Voice of an Ancient Egyptian Priest
Scientists used a 3-D printer, a loudspeaker and computer software to recreate a part of the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy.