By – SciTech Daily
Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered that exposure to female odors and pheromones in mice can lead to weight loss and longer lifespans. These findings may have potential implications for humans.
According to Dr. Michael Garratt, the lead researcher, it was already understood that sensory cues could affect the release of sex hormones in humans and animals. However, this study has revealed that these cues may have more widespread physiological effects on metabolism and aging.
