Beer Drinkers More Attractive to Mosquitoes, Study Finds
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A study at a Dutch music festival found that mosquitoes prefer individuals who have consumed beer, haven't showered, and haven't applied sunscreen, with skin microbiota and behavior influencing attraction; however, factors like blood type were not supported as influential, and further research is needed.
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