Height Predictions with DNA

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Scientists are making predictions of body height based on DNA sampling. While there’s still a long way to go with determining the exactness of an individual’s body height, researchers can guess if an individual will be taller than average. What does this mean for forensic science? It means that investigators can gain leads despite having an unknown perpetrator who’s DNA is not in the police system.

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Citation: Griffin, C. (November 20, 2013) Science World Report. Scientists Predict Human Body Height with DNA: How Tall Will Your Child Be?. Retrieved November 21, 2013 from http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/11048/20131120/scientists-predict-human-body-height-dna-tall-will-child.htm.

[Abstract written by Emily McGowan, ForensIQ Intern]

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