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Our Swolest Ancestor, Climate Fungi-pocalypse, Terrifying Bananas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
The Curious Relationship Between Male Mice and Bananas
This chapter explores the intriguing discovery that the odor of bananas can raise stress hormones and lower pain sensitivity in male mice. It delves into the hormonal spike in pregnant mice and its relation to a fight or flight response, as well as the infanticide behavior observed in some rodent species. The concept of communal paternity and the role of brain chemistry in paternal care are also discussed.
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