Previous observations seemed to show that larger persons, who produce more CO2, beer drinkers, and pregnant women, were particularly exposed for bites. Diets have also been suspected as a factor for a long time. However, none of these factors seems to be the reason.
Instead, scientists claim to have found the explanation in a brand new study, according to IFL Science. By using volunteers from a group of female identical and non-identical twins, they were able to separate the effects from nature and the effects from genes.
These brave volunteers put their hands into a cloud of 20 mosquitos, only separated by a specially formed Plexiglas. The reason for this was to see if the odours either attract or repeals the mosquitos.
The result was stunning: 67% of the differences between humans depend entirely on genes.
So, why is this?
Many years ago, a similar twin study showed that the odour from our forearm is genetic. And this works both ways; in the way we perceive the scent from other peoples forearms, and the way we produce our own odour. And it goes the same way for mosquitos. There’s a big difference between the scents that attracts them and the odours that repels them.
So, the next time you get a mosquito bite that is itching like crazy: don’t blame bad luck or bad insect repellent.
Instead, try to appreciate the fact your genetic composition creates an amazing odour, irresistible for mosquitos.
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