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Leslie Vosshall
Professor at Rockefeller University, studies the neurobiology of insect behavior and the mechanisms of mosquito attraction to humans.
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May 23, 2025
• 30min
Don't Bite Me!
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Professor Leslie Vosshall from Rockefeller University and Professor Sarah Reece from Edinburgh University join for a hilarious dive into the world of mosquitoes. They debate why some humans attract these pests more than others, revealing the crucial role of unique scents. With funny sock experiments, they determine who has the stinkiest feet. The episode also uncovers the fascinating biology of female mosquitoes and their insatiable blood-feeding quests, as well as the cunning adaptation of malaria parasites within these insects.
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