Just like how cheetahs and zebras acquire their spots and stripes, the intricate swirls of a fingerprint are formed by the interaction of two proteins Ever wondered what makes a fingerprint so unique ...

This figure shows human fingerprint patterns are grouped into three types: arch, whorl and loop. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, researchers found that the shapes of fingerprints -- whether they are circular, wavy, or winding -- are influenced by the genes responsible for limb ...

A Banaras Hindu University (BHU) scientist, Dr Chandana, is one of the scientists who have found that fingerprint patterns in humans are determined by limb development genes. The study was conducted ...