Dermatoglyphics and Its Relation to Intelligence Levels of Young Students

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Fingerprint Patterns Linked to Intelligence in Medical Students, Study Finds

A recent study has explored the intriguing connection between dermatoglyphics—the study of dermal ridges on palms and soles—and intelligence levels among young medical students. Conducted at a medical college, the research aimed to correlate fingerprint patterns with the intelligence of students pursuing medical graduation and medical lab technician courses.

The study focused on 94 first-year medical students and 80 medical lab technician students, all of whom had completed common secondary education. Fingerprints were collected using the ink printing method and subsequently analyzed for patterns.

The findings revealed that most subjects exhibited whorls and ulnar loops in their fingerprint patterns. Notably, ulnar loops were slightly more prevalent in the left hands of medical students. In contrast, medical lab technology students had a higher number of whorl patterns in both hands.

Dermatoglyphics, which develops between the third and fifth months of fetal life, is influenced by genetic factors, as is human intelligence. This study underscores the potential of dermatoglyphics as an insightful tool for understanding the genetic components of intelligence in young individuals pursuing higher education in the medical field.

This research provides a foundation for further studies on the relationship between fingerprint patterns and cognitive abilities, offering a noninvasive method to explore genetic influences on intelligence.