Hi,
As fans of genetic genealogy, we are always interested in new applications. Here are a couple of articles about predicting appearance from a DNA sample:
http://io9.com/5542776/how-forensics-experts-use-dna-to-create-mugshots-of-a-criminals-face
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=portrait-in-dna
Both of these articles feature a recent study that identified characteristics of a man who lived over 4,000 years ago. His blood type was A+, he had indicators for male-pattern baldness, dark skin, and was likely stout or square of build.
It may be that within years there will be genealogical applications for this. Could the future bring a DNA test that allows us to "see" some of our ancestors?
Lalia Wilson for the Taylor DNA Project
As fans of genetic genealogy, we are always interested in new applications. Here are a couple of articles about predicting appearance from a DNA sample:
http://io9.com/5542776/how-forensics-experts-use-dna-to-create-mugshots-of-a-criminals-face
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=portrait-in-dna
Both of these articles feature a recent study that identified characteristics of a man who lived over 4,000 years ago. His blood type was A+, he had indicators for male-pattern baldness, dark skin, and was likely stout or square of build.
It may be that within years there will be genealogical applications for this. Could the future bring a DNA test that allows us to "see" some of our ancestors?
Lalia Wilson for the Taylor DNA Project