Your earwax tells a lot about you, including why you may stink

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Earwax protects the ear by trapping dust, debris, and microorganisms while also moisturizing the ear canal to prevent dryness and irritation. It also can give insight into your ancestry, reveal medical conditions, and contribute to stinky body odor.

"The wax is secreted by modified apocrine glands, which are the same glands …