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.
Lead scientist Dr James Logan, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: 'By investigating the genetic mechanism behind attractiveness to biting insects such as mosquitoes we can move closer to using this knowledge for better ways of keeping us safe from bites and the diseases insects can spread through bites.
领队科学家、来自伦敦卫生与热带医学院的詹姆斯·洛根博士（James Logan）说："通过研究蚊虫吸引力背后的遗传机制,我们就能进一步研究如何免受蚊虫叮咬和疾病传播的威胁.
'If we understand the genetic basis for variation between individuals it could be possible to develop bespoke ways to control mosquitoes better, and develop new ways to repel them.
"如果我们能够理解个体之间基因的差异,就能发明一种更好的控制和驱赶蚊子的方法.
'In the future we may even be able to take a pill which will enhance the production of natural repellents by the body and ultimately replace skin lotions.'
"未来,我们甚至能发明一种药丸,促进人体产生天然驱虫素,最终用以代替驱虫液.
The study involved 18 identical and 19 non-identical twin pairs.
这项研究的研究对象包括18对同卵双胞胎和19对异卵双胞胎.
In the experiment, Aedies aegypti mosquitoes - which transmit dengue fever - were released into a Y-shaped tube which divides into two sections.
实验中,传播登革热的埃及伊蚊（Aedies aegypti）被释放到分叉的Y型试管里.
They were allowed to fly down either side towards the odour from the study participants' hands to see which twin they were most attracted to.
它们可以朝分别散发着参与者手的气味的两个方向飞行,以便看出双胞胎中的哪一位更能吸引蚊子.
