Can we really smell fear? Yes... if you're a woman
Can we really smell fear? Yes... if you're a woman: Scientists found their behaviour changed after sniffing an anxious person's sweat Scientists took samples of sweat from anxious people during public speaking Asked 214 men and women to sniff the samples via a mask while playing games Women played in less trusting and more risk-averse way while smelling sweat
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It really is possible to smell fear, a study suggests, but only if you're a woman.
Women's behaviour changed after sniffing an anxious person's sweat, researchers found.
The scientists took samples of sweat from anxious people during a public speaking task and from relaxed people playing sports.
They asked 214 men and women in total to sniff the samples via a mask while
