Proteins encoded by the classical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes incite the
vertebrate adaptive immune response by presenting peptide antigens on the cell surface …

Seminal fluid is often assumed to have just one function in mammalian reproduction,
delivering sperm to fertilize oocytes. But seminal fluid also transmits signaling agents that …

Although chemical signaling is an essential mode of communication in most vertebrates, it
has long been viewed as having negligible effects in humans. However, a growing body of …

Animals are usually expected to avoid mating with relatives (kin avoidance) as incestuous
mating can lead to the expression of inbreeding depression. Yet, theoretical models predict …

Mate choice can continue after mating via chemical communication between the female
reproductive system and sperm. While there is a growing appreciation that females can bias …

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a core part of the adaptive immune system.
As in other vertebrate taxa, it may also affect human chemical communication via odour …

In recent decades, there has been an explosion of research into the crossmodal influence of
olfactory cues on multisensory person perception. Numerous peer-reviewed studies have …

Attractiveness plays a central role in human non-verbal communication and has been
broadly examined in diverse subfields of contemporary psychology. Researchers have …

What explains preferences for elaborate ornamentation in animals? The default answer
remains that the prettiest males have the best genes. If mating signals predict good genes …

The processes underlying mate choice profoundly influence the dynamics of sexual
selection and the evolution of male sexual traits. Consistent preference for certain …