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Fingerprints are unique — even in identical twins

Fingerprints are unique — even in identical twins

Fingerprints are unique — even in identical twins

Identical twins share DNA, yet fingerprint ridges form from random fetal touch and fluid pressure in the womb.

No two people have been shown to share fully identical prints — biology’s built-in ID card with a chaotic stamp.

Genes draft; environment finishes. Your fingertips are a one-time signature written before birth.

Shahzad Mahota Shahzad Mahota @shahzad-mahota

Fingerprints are unique — even in identical twins