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Scientists discover why some mosquitoes love you and others don't

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ScienceDaily FIRST 1h ago Scientists discover why some mosquitoes love you and others don't
A surprising new study reveals that mosquitoes have very different tastes in humans, with each species attracted to its own combination of skin odors, chemicals, and bacteria. The discovery challenges the idea of a universal mosquito magnet and could lead to more effective repellents against dangerous disease-spreading mosquitoes.