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 ARTICLES1Watch elusive New Zealand snail lay an egg through a 'genital pore' in its neck2Invasive Asian needle ants are surging in US Southeast — and their bite can trigger anaphylaxis3What's an 'omega block,' and why is it messing with US weather right now?4Scientists discover how to use your body to process data in wearable devices57 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally false
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.