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13 Mar, 2008

[NEWS] NEUROSCIENCE: Hiding From Biting Insects in Plain Scent

Posted by: RSS In: Sciencemag.org

Researchers report online in Science this week that instead of driving away biting bugs, the insect repellent DEET actually conceals us from them, dulling the insects’ sensitivity to certain body odors.

Author: Mitch Leslie

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