How mosquitoes can ‘sniff out’ humans
Mosquitoes are intensely attracted to body odor and carbon dioxide.Humans exude a unique bouquet of odors that's distinct from the smells exuded by other creatures.The biting insects have an odour-sensing setup superior to that of many other animals. The neurons in some mosquitoes' antennae and brains have exceptionally elaborate gear for smelling nearby humans — even humans who use chemicals in an effort to hide their scents. Scientist found a receptor for human sweat, and we found that acidic volatiles that come off of us are really key for mosquitoes to find us,
