Certain people are mosquito magnets, and turns out THIS is the reason why

A recent study reveals that some individuals are more attractive to mosquitoes due to high levels of specific fatty acids on their skin. These carboxylic acids, produced by skin bacteria, create a unique body odor that mosquitoes find irresistible. Researchers identified 'mosquito magnets' who consistently attracted more mosquitoes, highlighting the complexity and redundancy of the mosquito's scent-detection system.

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