A SNP in the ABCC11 gene is the determinant of human earwax type

Overview of attention for article published in Nature Genetics, January 2006

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A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have Earwax (Hint: Some People Can’t Make It)

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Summary Earwax, or cerumen, is a vital protective substance, not merely waste. Produced by specialized glands, it shields the…

News story from Doctissimo.fr on Friday 03 July 2026

Doctissimo.fr, 03 Jul 2026

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L'actualité, 18 Jun 2024

Lauteur est communicateur scientifique pour lOrganisation pour la science et la socit de lUniversit McGill.

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L'essentiel, 08 Apr 2024

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