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Study identifies factors attracting mosquitoes
A recent study suggests that the reason mosquitoes are attracted to humans is related to skin bacteria and body odor, not just blood type or sweat. The findings showed that certain bacteria on the skin produce scents that attract different types of mosquitoes in varying degrees. Bacteria such as Corynebacterium and Cutibacterium play a key role in emitting unique signals that draw mosquitoes, with specific preferences observed among different mosquito species. These results open up new possibilities for developing innovative methods to combat mosquitoes by modifying skin bacteria or producing natural compounds that repel insects, instead of relying on chemicals.
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