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Lip print patterns exhibit significant familial inheritance, particularly among male siblings, and show distinct gender differences, suggesting a genetic influence that could complement traditional fingerprinting in forensic identification. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to explore the inheritability of lip print and fingerprint patterns among family members to aid forensic identification.

June 1, 2026Indian Journal of Dental ResearchOpen Access

Inheritance Patterns of Lip Prints and Fingerprints Among Family Members: A Cross-Sectional Study

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SRS. Rajkumari FRFrancis S. Raj ESElbin Samuel

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Cross-sectional study investigates lip print and fingerprint inheritance among families, suggesting genetic influences.

Key Points

The research aims to explore the inheritability of lip print and fingerprint patterns among family members to aid forensic identification.
Cross-sectional analysis with 213 participants from 57 families.
Chi-square test employed to assess associations between lip and fingerprint patterns.
Focus on gender differences and inheritance patterns.
Type II branched lip prints observed in 39.9% and whorl fingerprints in 58.68% of participants.
Significant gender differences found in patterns (P < 0.000).
Stronger familial correlation for lip prints among sons (100%) compared to fingerprints, indicating genetic influence.

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Rajkumari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d226d02fbce9130638373 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_859_25

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June 1, 2026Indian Journal of Dental ResearchOpen Access

Inheritance Patterns of Lip Prints and Fingerprints Among Family Members: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Authors

SRS. Rajkumari FRFrancis S. Raj ESElbin Samuel

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Overview

Cross-sectional study investigates lip print and fingerprint inheritance among families, suggesting genetic influences.

Key Points

The research aims to explore the inheritability of lip print and fingerprint patterns among family members to aid forensic identification.
Cross-sectional analysis with 213 participants from 57 families.
Chi-square test employed to assess associations between lip and fingerprint patterns.
Focus on gender differences and inheritance patterns.
Type II branched lip prints observed in 39.9% and whorl fingerprints in 58.68% of participants.
Significant gender differences found in patterns (P < 0.000).
Stronger familial correlation for lip prints among sons (100%) compared to fingerprints, indicating genetic influence.

Cite This Study

Rajkumari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d226d02fbce9130638373 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_859_25

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