Some people leave every barbecue covered in bites. Others stand right next to them and walk away untouched. Marc Scott is a professional human interest documentary narrator — and the science of why mosquitoes prefer certain people, permanently, is exactly the kind of story the Docushorts series exists to tell.
Human Interest Documentary Narrator: Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More
Mosquitoes really do like some people more than others.
And no — it probably isn’t because your blood tastes sweeter.
Mosquitoes find us by our breath, our body heat, and the natural scent our skin gives off.
One study found that some people release a mix of skin chemicals that mosquitoes simply can’t resist.
And this wasn’t temporary. The same people stayed irresistible for years.
So when everyone else leaves the barbecue untouched, and you go home covered in bites — it may not be bad luck.
To a mosquito, you simply smell better.
For more on the science, see this Scientific American article on mosquito bite preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
Research suggests it comes down to skin chemistry. Furthermore, certain people produce a specific blend of volatile chemicals that mosquitoes find irresistible — and one study found this trait persisted in the same individuals for years, suggesting it is a stable biological characteristic rather than a temporary condition.
Who narrated this video?
Marc Scott narrated this Docushort. He is a professional human interest documentary narrator building a career in science and factual storytelling. Indeed, the Docushorts channel is his demonstration of what his voice sounds like on exactly this kind of content.
Does Marc Scott Work as a Human Interest Documentary Narrator?
Human interest science — stories where a surprising biological fact lands as deeply personal — is exactly the territory Marc Scott is building toward. Moreover, the Docushorts series exists to show what his voice brings to this material before you hire him.
Who narrates science and nature documentary content?
Marc Scott is a professional voice actor and human interest documentary narrator building toward science, nature, and factual content. Consequently, the Docushorts series is his proof of concept — broadcast-quality narration on surprising, underreported science stories.
Is Marc Scott available for documentary or docuseries narration work?
Yes. Marc Scott is available for documentary pilots, sizzle reels, short-form factual content, and docuseries narration. Specifically, science, nature, and human interest productions are among the genres he is actively targeting. Get in touch at marcscottvoiceover.com/contact.
About the Narrator
Marc Scott is a professional voice actor whose Docushorts series exists to show what he sounds like on factual content. The series is his argument — not his CV. He has done some documentary narration work and is actively building toward more. If your production needs a narrator for science, nature, or human interest content, the Docushorts give you 45 seconds of evidence before you pick up the phone. Visit marcscottvoiceover.com to listen and get in touch.
