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Attraction Through Genetic Diversity
Individuals are often attracted to partners who possess genetic traits that are distinctly different from their own, particularly concerning the immune system. Research indicates that women demonstrated a preference for the scent of worn t-shirts from men who are genetically divergent from themselves, finding these pheromones appealing. This attraction highlights an evolutionary strategy to seek genetic diversity in potential mates, rather than opting for those who are similar. Thus, the search for partners is not about finding a mirror image, but rather someone unique to promote healthier offspring through genetic variation.