Research Progress on Forensic Genetics of Facial Morphological Depiction.
10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2019.05.005
- Author:
Qian Qian DU
1
;
Chao Long LU
1
;
Bin CONG
1
;
Shu Jin LI
1
Author Information
1. Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
forensic genetics;
phenotyping;
face;
review
- MeSH:
DNA/genetics*;
Face;
Forensic Genetics/methods*;
Humans;
Male;
Phenotype;
Physical Appearance, Body/genetics*
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2019;35(5):531-536
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Forensic DNA phenotyping （FDP） analysis uses DNA from biological samples left in crime scenes to predict individual phenotypic traits, such as geographical origin of ethnic group, height, weight, skin color, hair color and shape, iris color, male baldness, facial morphology, age, etc., thereby providing clues for case investigations. Among these traits, features of facial morphology are relatively more complicated. This paper makes an overall analysis of the measurement and collection of facial morphology, research on facial morphology related genes, forensic application and establishment of facial morphology depiction model, ethical issues, etc., then summarizes the latest research progress on features of facial morphology.
