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An artist's journey into the science of sweat

  • Written by Paul Vanouse, Professor of Art, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
An artist's journey into the science of sweatSweat keeps the human body cool, but why does it stink?AP Photo/Seth Wenig

During steamy days, a body’s physiological response may cause you to wrinkle your nose: the smell of what many people associate with sweat.

In reality, sweat itself doesn’t have much scent. Surprisingly, the distinctive smell of human sweat results from a cocktail...

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