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Bacterial Fingerprints: A New Form of ID

We all know that we have lots of bacteria on our bodies, but did you know that each of us has a unique bacterial “signature?” Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a technique which matches the personal […]

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Xinhua: China to Fingerprint Citizens

In 2011, China modified the Resident Identity Card law to require their citizens to register their fingerprints.  The aim of this legislation is two-fold: to introduce a faster and more reliable manner of identification, and to reduce the counterfeiting and […]

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Georiga Amusement Parks Begin to Use Atlanta Fingerprinting Technology

The popular, Georgia amusement park Six Flags has began to implement a new feature at its parks for season pass holders – fingerprint scanning identification in Atlanta. The process uses digital fingerprinting rather than ink fingerprinting. Season pass holders therefore […]

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TSA Fingerprinting – Do you have to worry about providing your fingerprints?

The Transportation Security Administration has created a new Pre-Check program that any American citizen can apply for. This program allows for expedited airport screening such as that found at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, and the application requires […]

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Fingerprints Aid Case Involving Twins

In 2008, a man named Donald Smith was arrested for murder. All the forensic evidence pointed to Donald as being the perpetrator. He matched the witness descriptions, surveillance camera footage, and even the DNA evidence at the crime scene. However, […]

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