A source of body odor (IMAGE) Osaka Metropolitan University Caption Native bacteria metabolize sweat in the armpits, causing odor to arise. Credit Osaka Metropolitan University Usage Restrictions News organizations may use or redistribute this image, with proper attribution, as part of news coverage of this paper only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.