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Study of Singing Mice Offers Clues to Human-Like Conversational Timing

Study of Singing Mice Offers Clues to Human-Like Conversational Timing

Researchers probing why Alston’s singing mice chatter like human conversation report findings that could change how both species are studied. The work may provide new models for understanding communication and speech-like behaviors.

Original headline

A Mutation Gave Humans the Gift of Speech. These Mice Have It, Too.