Fingerprints are among the most distinctive features of human biology, serving as enduring identifiers for individuals and as windows into genetic and developmental processes. The three major ...

How the unique arrays of swirls, arches, and loops on the tips of our fingers form is a longstanding scientific enigma. Now, a paper published in Cell has solved the mystery, revealing not only the ...

Why do we have fingerprints? While impressive, it's not just to unlock a smartphone or catch a bad guy. Here's what the science says. Most people associate fingerprints with the ability to solve ...