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pheromones  

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  • Humans seem to be fascinated by the idea that unseen chemical signals termed pheromones might be subconsciously guiding their actions without their conscious awareness. Pheromones are chemical signals that are sent between members of the same species. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Pheromones]

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