Sniff sniff, what do you smell? About 30 yrs ago, researcher Martha McClintock reported that women who spend alot of time togther often find that their menstrual cycles synchronize. This effect is probably mediated by Pheremones. (So, they did an experiment) Body chemicals were collected by placing cotton pads under the arms of the donors for at least 8 hours. The pads were WIPED UNDER THE NOSES of the recipient, who agreed not to wash their faces for 6 hours. The recipients were not told the source of the chemicals on the pads and did not consciously perceive any odor from them except the alcohol used as a carrier. (courtesy of the neuroscience textbook) YUCK! 1. i hope the women were paid damn well 2. whatever happened to ethics..... The Citygate Library is opened as a Study Hall - 24 hours.