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Scientists Trained Mosquitoes To Love Repellent (opens in new tab)

Scientists have made a shocking discovery after training mosquitoes to become attracted to substances designed to repel them\. The research reveals how these disease-carrying insects can adapt and learn from their environment, raising concerns about the future effectiveness of bug sprays\. While experts say repellents still work, the findings could change how humanity fights mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases\. This episode explores the strange science behind one of nature’s deadliest ins...

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