Genetic Prediction of Eye, Hair, and Skin Color: Forensic Applications and Challenges in Latin American Populations

    October 2025 in “ Genes ”
    Beatriz Armida Flores-López, A. Ceballos, Cristal López-Aguilar … José Miguel Moreno-Ortíz
    Studysummary This review discusses forensic DNA phenotyping and its potential applications, particularly for human identification in Latin American populations, but notes challenges due to genetic diversity and reports no new results.
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