Predicting Physical Appearance from Low Template: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

    January 2026 in “ Genes ”
    Francesco Sessa, Emina Dervišević, Massimiliano Esposito … Monica Salerno
    Studysummary This study found that integrating machine learning enhances the predictive accuracy of forensic DNA phenotyping from low template DNA, achieving high accuracy for traits like eye color, although challenges remain for admixed populations and complex traits.
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