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It turns out that mosquitoes really do prefer some people over others. And the reason is related to the different chemicals you naturally produce in your sweat. … After identifying the lucky people who were distasteful to mosquitoes, the researchers then collected their sweat and isolated the key repellant chemicals. … Through this research, the scientists created a new, natural insect repellant that the rest of us can use.
— Are You Tasty? (via The Beauty Brains)