The research, published in the journal PLOS One, provides strong evidence that your chance of being bitten is genetically-driven.

这项研究发表在期刊《公共科学图书馆·综合》(PLOS One)上，为基因决定蚊子叮咬几率提供了强有力的证据。

The results show that the trait has a similar link to genes as height and IQ.

研究结果显示，这一特征与基因的关联，就好比身高、智商与基因的关系一般。

The findings build on previous work linking body odour to the chances of being attacked by mosquitoes.

此前，曾有科学家将体味与蚊子叮咬几率相关联，为这项研究建立了基础。

The team - which also included scientists from Nottingham University, Rothamsted Research in Hertforshire, and the University of Florida - think that some individuals produce a natural insect repellent that keeps them safe.

研究团队还包括来自诺丁汉大学(Nottingham University)、哈福德郡洛桑研究所(Rothamsted Research)和佛罗里达大学(University of Florida)的科学家们。他们认为，一些人体内能产生一种天然的驱虫剂，来让自己免受蚊虫叮咬。

They believe that, with further research, it may be possible to take a pill that encourages the production of this repellent odour.

他们相信，通过进一步研究，或许可以发明一种服用后能产生驱虫体味的药丸。

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