Now, a paper published February 9 in Cell has solved the mystery, revealing not only the process by which fingerprints are formed, but also the genes responsible. And, it turns out, our distinctive ...

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Fingerprints are often found at the scene of a crime. A good source of such prints is thermal paper used for till receipts and cash machine statements. However the chemicals needed to reveal ...

They will also test if and how fingerprints prevent blisters. For more information, a copy of the paper, images or an interview with Dr Roland Ennos, contact Media Relations Officer Mikaela Sitford on ...