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The science of pheromones, smell and attraction

From Saturday Morning, 9:06 am today
Dr Tristram Wyatt

Dr Tristram Wyatt Photo: Supplied/Robert Taylor

Pheromones are mysterious compounds that can increase attraction for mammals - but as much as the fragrance industry wants us to believe it, that's not yet been proven for humans. 

There is no conclusive research confirming that humans produce these smell molecules.

Oxford University evolutionary biologist Tristram Wyatt says there are thousands of molecules to be researched in order to reach a conclusion. 

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