Is crying chemistry? (the fascinating science of tears)

#133

Have you ever wondered what tears are? If not, is it because you think you already know? Chances are, you don't actually know what tears are! It's probably more complex than you'd expect. Grab some tissues, let's get into it!

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References from this episode

1. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/i2/Sad-Tears-Carry-Chemical-Signals.html
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6060216/
3. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/pr0497576
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5898890/
5. https://journals-sagepub-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1177/147470490900700302
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7294117/
7. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=iJ5r8SQ4NRUC&oi=fnd&pg=PA19&dq=emotional+tears+vs.+irritant+tear&ots=DEM0UZQ6iA&sig=T6CAwGAXSIJPMyIjnpJ9502QaIw#v=onepage&q=emotional%20tears%20vs.%20irritant%20tear&f=false

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