Scent Chemicals in Women's Tears May Block Aggression in Men

Source: United Press International - Health NewsA man doing almost anything to stop a woman from crying is an old chestnut in TV and movies. But there appears to be a biochemical truth to that cliché, a new study reports. Women's tears contain scent-borne chemicals that block aggression in men, according to research published in the journal PLOS Biology. Smelling those tears leads to reduced brain activity related to aggression, which results in less aggressive behavior, researchers say.