Doctors might soon be able to diagnose rare genetic illnesses by scanning old family photos. The technique uses a powerful computer to look for the signs of genetic disorders and other conditions using a modified form of facial recognition.
The method could even help to diagnose illnesses for which there is no other genetic test. Doctors are currently forced to look for facial features to look for signs of around 30-40% of genetic disorders, but most GPs don't have the training to do this themselves.
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