The Science of Tears
Noam discusses the robust effects of tears on testosterone and behavior, revealing how emotional tears serve as a chemical signaling mechanism across species. He highlights a study showing that mouse tears can lower aggression in males and shares insights on how dogs also emit emotional tears, influencing human oxytocin levels. This challenges the notion that emotional tears are uniquely human, suggesting a deeper biological connection among animals.In this clip
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