Some swear they're cursed to be hunted by mosquitos while their close-by companions are regularly left unscathed. Are mosquitos really attracted to some people more than others? And if so, is there anything we can do about it? Maria Elena De Obaldia digs into what factors make people tasty targets for these pesky insects. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio].

Maria Elena De Obaldia: Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others?

Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others?

Skin's microbial cocktail, emitting distinct odors, marks some as mosquito magnets, hinting at a genetic predisposition.

Understanding mosquito attraction to humans could revolutionize disease prevention, saving lives with tailored solutions.

Mosquitoes sense CO2 and human odors, turning certain individuals into repeated targets; genetics may influence attractivity.