Mosquitoes Use Human Scent Like GPS to Find Victims

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Mosquitoes Use Human Scent Like GPS to Find Victims
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A study reveals that malaria-carrying mosquitoes use human scent, particularly volatile organic compounds and skin acids, as GPS-like signals to locate their hosts, with scent being the primary cue over heat and vision, which can inform new mosquito control strategies.

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