New research from Germany has found that fathers can identify the body odor of their own children and prefer it over the odor of other prepubescent children. However, their preference for their children’s body odor decreases as the children enter puberty. This decline is especially notable in daughters and becomes more pronounced as daughters progress through puberty. The study was published in Physiology & Behavior. Body odors play a crucial role in human relationships. They can influence how much a person is trusted, how attractive others find them, and can even convey emotional states. Addi…