Sniffing another being’s armpit to judge their social status might seem like an animalistic activity that's beneath modern humans, who tend to prefer to rely on fancy clothes and job titles to express their worth. But body odor may actually play a significant role in how men are perceived, especially in terms of dominance, according to a new study. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

The cue may have something to do with testosterone , the hormone associated with muscle mass, bone density, and body hair. It’s the primary sex hormone in males, but females produce small amounts too.

In the new study, scientists collected sweaty T-shirts from 74 men with an average age of 22 years old. These subjects also gave saliva sample

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