It wouildn't be terribly surprising, but interesting.
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Sniffing other people's body odour might be useful in therapy for social anxiety, say Swedish researchers who have started tests with volunteers.
The scientists have been using armpit sweat in their experiments.
Their hunch is the smell activates brain pathways linked to emotions, offering a calming effect - but it is far too soon to say if they are right.
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