Could our perception of beauty be linked with immunity?


By AGENCY

What we find attractive may be a reflection of a healthy immune system, which ties in to our biological instinct to find a healthy partner. — AFP

Stop everything! If you thought that beauty was a matter of subjectivity, societal norms or dictates, then you are wrong.

It seems that attractiveness could actually be linked to the strength of our immune systems, according to a team of US researchers.

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