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Mosquitoes can learn to love the smell of insect repellent, scientists find
Scientists discovered that mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of insect repellent with positive experiences, potentially reducing its effectiveness. This finding highlights the adaptability of mosquitoes to common repellents.
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