Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Latin Times
Latin Times
National
Elizabeth Urban

New Study Reveals Stinging Truth Behind Mosquito Preference for Some, Aversion to Others

Compounds found in human sweat were identified as a factor that may increase biting, while bitter compounds strike mosquitos as less appealing, according to a new study. This is a representational image. (Credit: Pixabay.)

A new study has revealed that taste may play a role in why mosquitoes tend to prefer some people, and avoid others.

In the study published Wednesday by the scientific journal Nature, compounds found in human sweat were identified as a factor that may increase biting, while bitter compounds strike mosquitos as less appealing.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.