Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic mite that survives on human skin without causing any harm. A great example of commensalism, these mites prefer areas with high sebum production on human skin and thus can be commonly found on nose, eyebrows and eyelids.
Science Artist: Rashmi Agrata
Rashmi is a PhD student at NCBS-TIFR, Bengaluru. She studies biochemistry and biophysics of proteins to understand how bacteria hijack human immune response. She also loves dancing and painting. She recently ventured into sci-art and started drawing microbial worlds using different media including digital and hand-made paintings. Being a native of Mithila, Rashmi admires Madhubani Art and wants to promote this lesser-known art form with her Sci-Art.
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