Fingerprint recognition and enhancement remain at the forefront of biometric research, addressing the persistent challenges in reliably identifying individuals from often degraded or latent prints.

Development of latent fingerprints. Representative images on stainless steel are shown, illuminated by and viewed under visible light (a) before development and (b) after development with ...

Fingerprints are among the most distinctive features of human biology, serving as enduring identifiers for individuals and as windows into genetic and developmental processes. The three major ...

The detection and use of latent fingerprints have been part of the bedrock of forensic science since the 19 th century. Image Credit: Prath/Shutterstock.com In terms of forensic science, there are ...

Just like any lock can be picked, any biometric scanner can be fooled. Researchers have shown for years that the popular fingerprint sensors used to guard smartphones can be tricked sometimes, using a ...

Fingerprints are the unique pattern of curves and ridges indented into the skin of a person’s fingertips. Most people have completely unique fingerprints, which can help with identification. Even in ...