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Saliva test to detect Covid-19 performs better than the nasal and oral swab tests authorised by the FDA DRUL matches, and in most cases, outperforms the widely used tests against which it was benchmarked

Regardless of self-perceived social status, people tend to talk to high status individuals using a higher pitch, researchers said.

The researchers said that the extinction events were linked to climate change caused by massive volcanic activity.

They also found similar muscles in baboon tongues as human tongues which are key to our ability to make vowel sounds.

Protected areas include national parks, wilderness areas, community conserved areas, nature reserves and privately-owned reserves.

There are two types of cupping – Dry cupping and wet cupping.

As per a study, ominous background music present in shark documentaries may affect viewers' attitude and could thus hamper people's willingness to participate in conservation efforts.

But can sad music make you overcome your grief? A new study belives the answer to this is yes, but with a catch.

The team from University of Iowa used two years of Twitter data to measure users' life satisfaction – a key component of happiness.

The marker of vitamin D was 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D, the main form in the blood.

The researchers then allowed two bees in at a time: One more experienced resident, and one a newcomer. 

On the other hand, a method was already available for determining whether the target fish inhabit a certain area of water: analysis of the fish DNA released into the water. 

Colubrids include racers, royal snakes and whip snakes, but differ considerably not only to term it as a new species but also an entirely new genus to embody it.

Cannabis users showed a greater response to faces showing negative expression, particularly angry, than controls. 

PIU is considered a behavioral addiction with characteristics similar to substance abuse disorders, the researchers said.

The study also found healthy elderly people in the age range of 61-80 have about three times lower levels of total brain B12 than younger age groups, which is a result of normal ageing. 

Stripes that can be seen by humans are hard for zebra predators to distinguish beyond 50 metres in daylight or 30 metres at twilight, during which most predators hunt, the findings showed.

The research team emphasizes the importance of educating glaucoma patients on all of the risks and benefits of relating to physical exercise and their overall vision health.

The graphic images motivated smokers to think more deeply about their habit and the risks associated with smoking.

This was associated with them thinking their habit was more dangerous and being more likely to consider quitting.