Wednesday, August 05, 2009,
Major Histocompatibility Complex is the gene family found in most mammals that is responsible for reproductive success. These molecules, which are displayed on cell surfaces, control the immune systm. They have the capacity to kill pathogens, or malfunctioning cells. In other words, MHC genes help the immune system to recongnize and destroy invaders.
This is especially useful in the selection of potential mates. MHC has recently been shown to play a crucial role, via olfaction (or sense of smell) in this capacity. It has been proven that the more diverse, or different, the MHC of the parent, the stronger the immune system of the child. Interestingly, MHC-mate dissimilar selection tendencies have been categorically determnined in humans. The more dissimilar a male's MHC to a female's (this was without deodorant or cologne), the 'better' he tended to smell to her in clinical studies.
So there.
Unless you smell anything like the shirt I am currently wearing now (which is likely the case), I don't think you are suited for me at all.
I want nobody nobody but you <3
11:59 PM
