Scientists uncover why mosquitoes prefer certain people
Scientists have discovered that mosquitoes are attracted to people based on a combination of scents, heat, and carbon dioxide, rather than blood type or skin color. They identify their targets using highly sensitive sensory receptors, with females preferring individuals who emit higher amounts of a certain compound known as "1-octen-3-ol," which is found in skin oils. These findings are important for preventing bites, especially as the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes expands with rising temperatures.
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