Bug off! Your scent signature could be key to keeping mosquitoes away

Friday, May 26, 2023 - 15:32 in Biology & Nature

Two studies examined which scents attract mosquitoes in different settings. Results suggest that each person's individual scent signature — which may vary with diet, skin microbiome, lifestyle, and cosmetic products they use — determines how attractive they are to the bloodsucking bugs.

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