In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have ...

Evolution without sex: How mites have survived for millions of years. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250124154219.htm ...

The microscopic dust mite also turns out to be a peculiar example of evolution “in reverse”—or more precisely, despecialization. National Geographic Creative/Getty ...

They show that the key to evolution without sex in oribatid mites may lie in the independent evolution of their two chromosome copies – a phenomenon known as the ‘Meselson effect’.

Microscopic mites living within hair follicles have been with modern humans since our earliest days. Their evolution mirrors divergences in ancient human populations. According to new findings ...

Demodex mites are tiny eight-legged parasites that mostly live in hair follicles and oil glands on your face, neck, or chest. As alarming as this may sound, they’re generally harmless.

Scalp folliculitis is a skin rash that can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or mites. Mild cases often clear up on their own, but your symptoms may sometimes get worse without treatment.

24.01.2025 20:00 Evolution without sex: How mites have survived for millions of years Mathias Martin Kommunikation und Marketing Universität zu Köln. An international research team has ...