Facial Reconstruction Will Soon Be A Quick And Easy Process

A researcher from the Physical Anthropological Laboratory of the University of Granada has created the most complete database to date to identify human remains and bodies in the advanced states of decomposition using a 3d computerised technique for facial reconstruction. The method will reduce the time and cost associated with the identification process and will almost dismiss the need to perform expensive DNA testing. This is because the facial reconstruction will give additional details that can be used to decide whether is is necessary to carry out a DNA test or not

Thanks to Lorena Valencia Caballero , the author of this technique, forensic doctors will be able to determine the general and individual facial features of the person. Miguel Botella López , the director of the Physical Anthropological Laboratory, has led this study; and since it has produced a complete database, the researchers are now looking for a company or research group to develop the relevant computer software.

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