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Study Reveals Human Tears Act as a Natural Antidote to Male Aggression

Kelly Tyler Published December 21, 2023
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In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, human tears have been revealed to possess a remarkable influence in curbing aggression, particularly in men. Published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology, the research explored the chemical signals present in tears and their impact on aggressive tendencies, drawing inspiration from previous studies on rodents that identified tears as social signals.

Led by PhD student Shani Agron, the study involved exposing 25 male volunteers to “emotional” tears collected from female donors who had watched sad films. Despite being odorless and indistinguishable from saline, these tears exhibited a significant effect on the participants’ aggressive behavior, reducing hostile and vengeance-seeking tendencies by an impressive 43.7 percent.

This discovery aligns with earlier findings that tears can lower testosterone levels in men, influencing their aggressive behavior. Notably, humans lack specific nasal organs found in rodents to detect these odorless chemical signals. To unravel the mechanism behind this phenomenon, researchers applied tears to various olfactory receptors, identifying four receptors exclusively activated by tears, not saline.

Brain imaging using MRI scanners further demonstrated reduced activity in brain regions associated with aggression when participants were provoked during a computer game after exposure to tears.

The study suggests that human tears may emit subconscious signals that deter aggression, potentially rooted in evolutionary communication tools. This phenomenon could be especially crucial when verbal communication is impractical, as seen in the case of infants.

This research not only unveils a unique aspect of human biology but also underscores the remarkable potential of tears to influence social behavior. Beyond their role in emotional expression, tears may play a significant part in regulating social interactions and reducing aggression among individuals, presenting an intriguing avenue for further exploration into the intricate world of human emotions and their physiological effects.

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