Incompatible matings: smell your mate - for your own health's sake, as well as your child's
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Tests have shown that women prefer the smell of men who have different major histocompatibility complex molecules, unless the women have been taking contraceptive pills. The natural smell preference is advantageous since a variety of such molecules is helpful in fighting parasitic invaders.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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No, they're not incompatible
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Peacekeeping is part of the role of soldiers and can provide them with useful experiences, according to General David Grange. A recent survey of US peacekeepers contradicts the belief that such missions make US soldiers less prepared for battle.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The new enemy
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The Sep, 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US has made the US aware of its vulnerability. The long-term impact will depend on the US response, but US defence policy is likely to change, with a new focus on counter-terrorism.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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