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🦟🧲 Scientists at #Rockefeller University found that high levels of carboxylic acids on the skin make certain individuals #mosquito magnets. The chemical signatures remain consistent over years regardless of changes in #diet or hygiene habits.
👉 phys.org/news/2026-05-people-m…
#biology #entomology #mosquitos #health #science #chemistry #genetics #insects #research #nature #medicine
Why are some people mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers.Isabelle Cortes (Phys.org)
