Artist reconstructs faces using dna

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ARTIST RECONSTRUCTS FACES USING DNA LEFT BEHIND IN NYC AND A 3D PRINTER — CONSIDERS IMPLICATIONS OF ‘GENETIC SURVEILLANCE’


To make her point regarding genetic surveillance, Dewey-Hagborg has been using currently available technology, which she wrote allows her to extract DNA from hair, locate certain traits and create what a person’s face might look like.

She has taken DNA samples found on the streets of New York City from a cigarette butts and gum and has been able to determine gender, ethnicity (based on the mother’s side) and eye color. Take a look at the face’s she has been able to reconstruct based on her DNA analysis here.

Dewey-Hagborg told CoExist recently that while her reconstructions might have some resemblance to the actual person, she would need to include more traits to make them more accurate and as of right now, she said, “it’s just impossible.” But with rapidly advancing technology, it’s not inconceivable.



who needs sketchy artists renderings when you have DNA ?
 
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