Genetics Part VII : ~ Ear Wax

The American study measured the concentration of 12 volatile organic compounds found in earwax -

in groups of East Asian and White men.

In 11 out of the 12 compounds the Caucasian earwax had greater amounts of odorous compounds. 

A small change in the gene ABCC11 is related to both the dry-type earwax and also for reduced underarm body odour

found in Chinese, Japanese and Korean individuals.  :-[

The cul-de-sac of the ear canal :

Asian and non-Asian ears produce different types of earwax according to scientists at the Monell Institute in Philadelphia.

Chromosome 16 is home to the "wet" or "dry" gene for earwax - with the wet variant dominating.

Cerumen or ear wax secreted by a gland in the ear canal "

   

Ear wax contains waxy oils but much of it is made up of keratinocytes - dead skin cells.  :-[

The rest of cerumen - to give it its technical name - is a mixture of substances.

Ear implements from the 1800s  >

                           

Micro-suction treatment, where the ear canal is cleaned with an instrument like a tiny vacuum cleaner.

is a prefered method to Syringing . (click )


maaannnnn.....My female Doctor only gimme de Syringe....

now here's a hot topic......earwax!!  :o ::LOL::

Serious stuff Belle...

Do you know that an analysis of your ear wax can be better than a blood test ?

to tell your Doctor about the Toxins in your body ?

bet you did NOT