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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
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Katherine Wang
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Scientific research explains that mosquitoes are attracted to specific human biological markers, including carbon dioxide, body heat, and skin odors. Factors such as pregnancy and metabolic rate can make certain individuals more susceptible to bites than others.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Katherine Wang Alamy Mosquitoes identify victims via a cascade of cues, including skin and breath odours (Credit: Alamy) Long before they land, mosquitoes are reading our body signals from afar. Find out if you feature high on the bloodsuckers' hit list.
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