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Scientists reveal grim reason some people get bitten by mosquitos more than others

Summary by vt.co
If you’ve ever felt like mosquitoes choose their victims indiscriminately, think again. Science may have finally uncovered the reason why the bloodthirsty creepy crawlies have a particular taste for certain people over others.From ruining trips abroad by leaving holidaymakers with itchy, conspicuous red marks to spreading lethal diseases like Malaria and the Zika virus, out of all the insects humans encounter, mosquitoes are easily among the mos…
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vt.co broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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