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Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people more? An expert explains

Summary by CBC News
Mosquito season is in full swing, and it comes with plenty of advice about how to avoid getting bitten. London Morning host Andrew Brown spoke with Nusha Keyghobadi, a biology professor at Western University who studies mosquitoes, about why they bite, what attracts them and the best ways to keep them away.

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Do you know that feeling when you're out in nature with a group of friends and all the mosquitoes seem to be targeting you and avoiding other people? Scientists have been trying for years to decipher the complex mix of chemicals that make certain people more attractive to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers, reports ScienceAlert.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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