Rare Genetic Disorders Diagnosis Aided by Computer, from Family Snaps

Computer analysis of family photographs could help doctors diagnose the condition of a child with a rare genetic disorder, say Oxford University researchers. The researchers, funded in part by the Medical Research Council (MRC), have come up with a computer programme that recognises facial features in photographs; looks for similarities with facial structures for various conditions, such as Down's syndrome, Angelman syndrome, or Progeria; and returns possible matches ...

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