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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

People easily disgusted by smells more prone to xenophobia, study suggests

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People more easily disgusted by body-related odours are more likely to express xenophobic views, a new study suggests.

Many species use smell to detect and avoid potential diseases, with the odour of spoiled foods, bodily waste, or others showing signs of infectious illness capable of triggering a revulsion which results in social distancing.

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