Posted on May 23, 2024
On the scent in the quest to learn mosquitoes’ preferred humans
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Mosquitoes are sensitive to various body odors which are affected by diet and genetics. Research into more effective repellents is underway. This research is aimed at preventing the spread of malaria but will impact all mosquito borne diseases.
Mosquitoes are sensitive to various body odors which are affected by diet and genetics. Research into more effective repellents is underway. This research is aimed at preventing the spread of malaria but will impact all mosquito borne diseases.
On the scent in the quest to learn mosquitoes’ preferred humans
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Johns Hopkins University
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I don't want a repellent. I want a spray that is so toxic to the little buggers that the moment they land on me they die. At minimum the moment they try puncturing my skin.
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It seems to me after all these years they would know, which means it is another way to divert money to individuals sponging off taxpayers through government grants. The Big our taxes, he gets 10% off the top and allocates the rest in accordance to the ratio of kickbacks.
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