A single gene controls earwax and body odor, shaping one’s unique scent through microbes. In 2006, scientists identified the culprit: the ATP binding cassette subfamily C member 11 ( ABCC11) gene. 1 A ...

Some body odor conditions have genetic origins. Trimethylaminuria, a rare metabolic disorder, prevents the body from breaking down certain compounds, resulting in a persistent fishy smell.

“Obviously we know that there are other areas that do have a tendency to have some body odor — areas, like the groin, that can be a little bit more susceptible to microbial growth,” she continue ...

Body odor is common and natural, but how you manage it is essential. Various factors can contribute to body odor, and ...

"Obviously we know that there are other areas that do have a tendency to have some body odor — areas, like the groin, that can be a little bit more susceptible to microbial growth," she continued.