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Dwight Schrute would be jealous: A new study suggests that women can detect snakes faster during the premenstrual phase of their menstrual cycles.

The quirky character on the sitcom “The Office” has plenty of theories about both snakes and menstruation, including a color-coded chart for the cycles of his female co-workers, but even he didn’t see this one coming. Study researchers say the idea makes sense, as fluctuating hormones can influence the amygdala, a brain region responsible for fear and anxiety.