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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People and Not Others?

Mosquitoes track their victims using the chemical composition of the air. It turns out that a combination of genetic factors and body odors can make some people more or less attractive to these insects. Experts state that mosquitoes can detect people from up to 50 meters away based on the concentration of carbon dioxide.

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