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#MolecularBiology When someone starts to cry, other people oftentimes feel empathy and concern. But the biological reasons for shedding tears can extend beyond merely prompting a sense of compassion. The tears themselves appear to take on a role as a chemical peacemaker between men and women . For the 1st time, researchers have used behavioral measures, brain imaging and molecular biology to test how odorless chemicals from human tears affect people https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sniffing-womens-tears-makes-men-less-aggressive/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow