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Love is one of the most important, complex, and emotional things we can experience. It’s the subject of countless philosophers, poets, and songwriters, and it’s also a topic that scientists study — and they’re learning a lot about what happens in your brain when you fall in love. When you first meet someone who catches your eye, key parts of your brain light up and an avalanche of chemicals rushes through your system. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you may stammer when you try to say hello. That’s because the brain releases a jumble of hormones — including…