Pheromone found to put scared rats at ease could lead to humane pest control

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Jun 20, 2023, 3:00 pm102 pts
Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce fear in nearby rats, but the exact mechanism was unknown. Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, have found the pheromone responsible and…

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