Michelle Trautwein Latest articles by Michelle Trautwein 3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Arachnids That Live on Your Face By Michelle Trautwein published 29 August 14 Opinion Demodex mites are microscopic arachnids (relatives of spiders and ticks) that live in and on the skin of mammals – including humans. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Scientists discover never-before-seen part of human cells2'Puzzling' bronze discs adorned with lion heads discovered in Roman-era grave3Watch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan4New blood test detects cancers 3 years before typical diagnosis, study hints5New viruses identified in bats in China
3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Arachnids That Live on Your Face By Michelle Trautwein published 29 August 14 Opinion Demodex mites are microscopic arachnids (relatives of spiders and ticks) that live in and on the skin of mammals – including humans.