The Remarkable Power of Women's Tears: Diminishing Male Aggression
A study conducted by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel found that men become less aggressive after smelling women's tears. The tears contain a chemical signal that reduces activity in aggression-related brain regions. Previous studies with rodents also showed that tears reduce aggression. The researchers discovered that tears activate specific olfactory receptors and decrease activity in the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula, areas of the brain linked to aggression. The composition of tears may have evolved to protect babies from harm. However, the social context of crying is complex, and the reduction of aggression is just one potential function of tears.
- The smell of a woman's tears makes men less aggressive: 'remarkable' study New York Post
- Women's Tears Chemical Diminish Male Aggression Neuroscience News
- Sniffing Women's Tears Makes Men Less Aggressive Scientific American
- Human tears contain substance that eases aggression, says study The Guardian
- Research shows that sniffing women's tears reduces aggressive behavior in men Medical Xpress
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