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Female tears may dampen aggression in men

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Crying does far more than signal deep sadness; it actively alters the hormone levels of those nearby. Researchers discovered that the scent of female emotional tears contains an imperceptible chemical signal that significantly reduces testosterone and dampens aggressive behavior in men. This subconscious cue bypasses rational thought, suggesting tears evolved as a powerful biological defense mechanism.

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