This article discussed the idea of humans having the function of "releasing odors into the air to convey information". The concept of having humans release moisture and gases seem unrealistic and strange, since humans have the ability to communicate through other instruments( telephones, notes, etc.) According to the article they have evidence that these such anatomic structure do exists in humans- hair, folds of skin, etc.) Pheromones that are known are simple and small, they are used to send messages to other species and members within species.
Examples of animals with pheromones, include moth's bombykol, chemical attractions, monkey's estradiol, and fish- catfish leader's scent, bullhead's scent used to distinguish between different species. Examples of humans that seem to prove the existent of pheromones include synchronization in health cycles, beard growth, and sweat production. However, modern technology may be stopping the production of human pheromones, since can already communicate easily. The article ended with the idea of continuing this study.
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