Facial genetics: a brief overview
Historically, craniofacial genetic research has understandably focused on identifying the
causes of craniofacial anomalies and it has only been within the last 10 years, that there has …
causes of craniofacial anomalies and it has only been within the last 10 years, that there has …
Genetic determination of human facial morphology: links between cleft-lips and normal variation
Recent genome-wide association studies have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms
(SNPs) associated with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P), and …
(SNPs) associated with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P), and …
Investigating the shared genetics of non-syndromic cleft lip/palate and facial morphology
LJ Howe, MK Lee, GC Sharp, G Davey Smith… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
There is increasing evidence that genetic risk variants for non-syndromic cleft lip/palate
(nsCL/P) are also associated with normal-range variation in facial morphology. However …
(nsCL/P) are also associated with normal-range variation in facial morphology. However …
Exploring the underlying genetics of craniofacial morphology through various sources of knowledge
J Roosenboom, G Hens, BC Mattern… - BioMed research …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The craniofacial complex is the billboard of sorts containing information about sex, health,
ancestry, kinship, genes, and environment. A thorough knowledge of the genes underlying …
ancestry, kinship, genes, and environment. A thorough knowledge of the genes underlying …
Novel genetic loci affecting facial shape variation in humans
The human face represents a combined set of highly heritable phenotypes, but knowledge
on its genetic architecture remains limited, despite the relevance for various fields. A series …
on its genetic architecture remains limited, despite the relevance for various fields. A series …
Decoding the human face: progress and challenges in understanding the genetics of craniofacial morphology
Variations in the form of the human face, which plays a role in our individual identities and
societal interactions, have fascinated scientists and artists alike. Here, we review our current …
societal interactions, have fascinated scientists and artists alike. Here, we review our current …
A genome-wide association study identifies five loci influencing facial morphology in Europeans
Inter-individual variation in facial shape is one of the most noticeable phenotypes in
humans, and it is clearly under genetic regulation; however, almost nothing is known about …
humans, and it is clearly under genetic regulation; however, almost nothing is known about …
[HTML][HTML] Heritability of face shape in twins: a preliminary study using 3D stereophotogrammetry and geometric morphometrics
SM Weinberg, TE Parsons, ML Marazita… - Dentistry 3000, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods 3D surface images were obtained from 21 twin pairs (10 monozygotic, 11 same-
sex dizygotic). Thirteen 3D landmarks were collected from each facial surface and their …
sex dizygotic). Thirteen 3D landmarks were collected from each facial surface and their …
Genetic variants underlying differences in facial morphology in East Asian and European populations
Facial morphology—a conspicuous feature of human appearance—is highly heritable.
Previous studies on the genetic basis of facial morphology were performed mainly in …
Previous studies on the genetic basis of facial morphology were performed mainly in …
Human facial shape and size heritability and genetic correlations
JB Cole, M Manyama, JR Larson, DK Liberton… - Genetics, 2017 - academic.oup.com
The human face is an array of variable physical features that together make each of us
unique and distinguishable. Striking familial facial similarities underscore a genetic …
unique and distinguishable. Striking familial facial similarities underscore a genetic …