TED-Ed: Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others? | Maria Elena De Obaldia

The video explores how mosquitoes are attracted to humans, focusing on the sensory mechanisms they use, such as detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, and odors. It highlights factors like sweat, pregnancy, and genetic predispositions that make some people more attractive to mosquitoes. The video also discusses the implications of mosquito-borne diseases and potential solutions, including manipulating the skin's microbiome and improving resource distribution to reduce disease transmission.

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