20 May 2016

Genes for nose shape found

Here is a press release from University College London

Genes that drive the shape of human noses have been identified by a UCL-led study.

The four genes mainly affect the width and ‘pointiness’ of noses which vary greatly between different populations. The new information adds to our understanding of how the human face evolved and may help contribute to forensic DNA technologies that build visual profiles based on an individual’s genetic makeup.

Read the full release at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0516/190516-nose-shape#sthash.4dhtWwdD.dpuf

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