Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odor. But it’s a surprisingly complex phenomenon, influenced by our genetic makeup, age, diet, and hygiene. So what is this odor, exactly? Where does it come from? And can we do anything about it?
Learn more about why bodies get stinky in this TED-Ed biology lesson by Mel Rosenberg: What causes body odor?
