Bacteria that can utilize ear wax as food source

What is it about?

Ear wax (aka cerumen) is somewhat of a mystery. All mammals have it, from mice to whales, but its role is not totally clear. It is often claimed that cerumen has antimicrobial properties but here we demonstrate that indeed it can support bacterial growth.

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Why is it important?

Ear wax is an open question, here we make it a little more complex...