Micro Wave: Why Mosquitoes Bite You More Than Your Friends
Asked and answered: why some of you might be more prone to being bitten by mosquitoes* than others. Turns out, some interesting factors could make you more appetizing. Plus, in true micro wave fashion, we go over some of your delightful listener mail.
*In general, much more research needs to be done to understand all the nuances of what makes us so appealing to some mosquitoes.
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*In general, much more research needs to be done to understand all the nuances of what makes us so appealing to some mosquitoes.
Email us your scientific questions, praise, comments and concerns at shortwave@npr.org. It just might end up in an episode!
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