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Scientists Finally Know Why Mosquitoes Always Bite Certain People

Researchers say a mix of body odor, carbon dioxide, and skin chemicals may make some people far more attractive to mosquitoes than others.

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As a person whom mosquitoes seem to find absolutely delicious, I’ve always wondered what it is about me that they prefer over everyone else I’m hanging out with outdoors. Is my blood tastier? Am I somehow more nutritious? Have mosquitoes collectively decided that I’m the one and only all-you-can-eat buffet of the human race?

According to reporting from Agence France-Presse, conducted interviews with mosquito researchers and published by Science Alert, it’s probably because I have an invisible cloud of chemicals leaking off my body that mosquitoes find irresistible.

Mosquitoes love carbon dioxide. Every time you exhale, you’re essentially turning yourself into that delicious barbecue........

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