Think DEET keeps mosquitoes away? They may be learning to love it (opens in new tab)

Every summer, millions of people spray themselves with DEET to keep mosquitoes away. But new research suggests mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate the repellent with food—and even become attracted to it.

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