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> “This property of being a mosquito magnet sticks with you for your whole life—which is either good news or bad news, depending on who you are,” Vosshall says.

I'm sorry what? Why is this ever good news? (I'm a mozzy magnet and I hate it)

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If you are NOT a magnet, and it persists throughout your entire life, it’s good news.

haha that thought hadn't even crossed my mind, thanks for the clarification

Sounds like they meant its good news if you're not a mosquito magnet?

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