Scientists have debated the purpose of the ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) produced by rodents since the discovery of these ...

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Rats use ultrasonic sounds to enhance smell, opening doors to innovations in particle manipulation and sensory research.

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Research suggests that rodents produce ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to influence particle movement, enhancing their ...

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Scientists have debated the purpose of the ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) produced by rodents since the discovery of these sounds in the 1950s. There's a wide research consensus suggesting USVs ...