Targeted individuals choose their victims
A recent study found that mosquitoes choose their victims based on high concentrations of fatty acids on their skin, such as lactic acid and the CO2 produced by breathing and sweating. The researchers demonstrated that people who excrete these compounds are more susceptible to mosquito bites, and that the bacteria on the skin play a role in producing these odors. Additionally, some individuals remain more attractive to mosquitoes due to genetic factors and the nature of their skin microbiota, opening up future possibilities to modify these bacteria and make humans less appealing to mosquitoes.
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