Highlights

Some people are bitten by mosquitos more as compared to others
According to research these people are known as 'mosquito magnets'
If you think you are a mosquito magnet take precautions

Latest news

Asus Pad T3201 Review: OLED Brilliance Meets Everyday Mid-Range Power

Qualcomm Showcases Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips At IMC 2026, Teases New Flagships

Shokz Diwali Sale Brings Discounts On Open-Ear Headphones Across Amazon And Flipkart

iQOO 16 Confirmed For India With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 And OriginOS 7

ASUS Announces Festive Discounts Across Laptops, Gaming PCs And Tablets

Priyanka Gandhi lies on ground, Rahul detained as Delhi Police stop INDIA bloc MPs' Jantar Mantar march

Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team

Rajpal Yadav tells CJI Surya Kant his legal troubles inspired film title ‘Solah Sawan Jhel Ke’

Are you a mosquito magnet? Know why mosquitos bite you more compared to others

Name: Are you a mosquito magnet? Know why mosquitos bite you more compared to others
Uploaded: 2022-10-27T09:31:57.000+05:30
Duration: T01M06S
Channel: Editorji News Desk
Description: A study has found that people who release too much of the chemical from their skin, are more prone to be bitten by mosquitos.

A recent study has found that people who release too many chemicals from their skin are more prone to be bitten by mosquitos.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

Editorji News Desk

Join our WhatsApp Channel

Are you a mosquito magnet? Know why mosquitos bite you more compared to others

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! We all witness the terror of mosquitos, but you might have noticed that some people are bitten by mosquitos more as compared to others. We commonly call them ‘sweet blooded’ but according to research these people are known as “mosquito magnets”.

It has been found that people who attract mosquitos the most actually release some amount of chemical from their skin and due to the smell, mosquitos tend to get more attracted to them.

A neurobiologist at Rockefeller University in New York, says that people who release too much of the chemical from their skin, are more prone to be bitten by mosquitos. So, if you think you are a mosquito magnet, take all precautions before falling prey to mosquitos.

Also read: Mosquitos snacking on you? There may be a concrete reason behind that. Watch to find out