Earwax type & body odor

rs17822931 · gene ABCC11 · category Trait · Free in the Quanome app

Your DNA file reports your genotype at rs17822931 — a marker in the ABCC11 gene that studies link to earwax type & body odor. Here's what each genotype is associated with:

Genotype	What it's associated with
CC	Wet earwax type; typically more apocrine (sweat) body odor.
CT	Wet earwax type (carrier of the dry variant).
TT	Dry earwax type; typically less body odor.

Educational only — not medical or diagnostic advice. A single marker is one of many factors; strand orientation varies between files. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health.

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Earwax type & body odor

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