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High resolution image of the Asian Tiger Mosquito drinking from human skin. The mosquito has a dark body with white striping.

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others? A Neurobiologist Explains

  • by Greg Watry
  • January 22, 2026
  • Science & Technology
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been bit by a mosquito. But what do you know about these creatures beyond them being perceived pesky annoyances? At the January Davis Science Cafe, neurobiologist Lisa Baik explained what can lead to mosquito bites and various ways to deter these pesky bites.
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