Cerumen and genetics

Feb 24, 2010 18:02

Earwax is pretty interesting, perfect for its job.

Do not use ear candles. It's moronic.

List of Mendelian Traits in humans, where genetics dictate whether you have something ot not. Like fused or hanging earlobes, or dry or wet earwax.

Phenylthiocarbamide--the chemical your genes tell you if you can taste or not. Smokers and coffee drinkers are not sensitive to it, indicating the role of environment as well.

genetics, science, school, health, ears

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