by Elizabeth S.

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April 24, 2007

Another 2%

January 21, 2013 07:22 AM UTC

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There's another special 2% that isn't wealth related. The Smithsonian newsletter this weekend reported on theÂ Journal of Investigative Dermatology article about a British study of 6495 mothers who have been studied since giving birth in 1991-1992. They found that 2% of them had a gene that prevented their armpits from having a bad odor and that it is more common in East Asians.

The researchers found that while 95% of the others used deodorant, only 78% of the non-stinky group used deodorant. Apparently, some of them had discovered they didn't need it.

One way to know you have the gene is to check your ear wax. Carriers of the gene have dry earwax instead of the sticky earwax most of us have. There is no known connection between armpit odor and earwax, but the the thought is that it has to do with amino acids produced.

Isn't the human body amazing?

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Comments: 12

Denise L. Jan 21, 2013, 7:53am UTC

Very strange. LOL

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Diane Huizenga Jan 21, 2013, 9:59am UTC

how interesting in a yucky sort of way lol

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Darlene B. Jan 21, 2013, 10:32am UTC

Amazing, how we study the human body and the results we share. Have a great day!

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michele r. Jan 21, 2013, 12:34pm UTC

That is very interesting...

Stopping by from CG January list!

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Kenneth B. Jan 21, 2013, 1:00pm UTC

Amazing indeed.

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Janey M. Jan 21, 2013, 3:00pm UTC

weird fact- wow

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Cheryl M. Jan 21, 2013, 6:10pm UTC

interesting...in a weird way!! lol...thanks for sharing though

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Karen E. Jan 21, 2013, 6:46pm UTC

How interesting!

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Susan G. Jan 21, 2013, 9:36pm UTC

It sure is.

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Beth J. Jan 22, 2013, 11:22am UTC

Thanks for sharing on Getting to 3000 Together

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michele r. Feb 5, 2013, 10:41pm UTC

Thank you for posting to ~50~Views~R~US~

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michele r. Apr 19, 2013, 10:52pm UTC

Thanks for posting to ~50~Views~R~US!
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