Analysis of Family Fingerprint Patterns in Java and Papua Population

Abstract

Fingerprints can be said to be a unique characteristic or unique entity for every human being, with a striped pattern on the tips of the toes of the feet and hands. The fingerprint pattern that becomes this entity does not just appear; it is passed down through genes that are passed from parents to children. At this moment in time, this entity can be used in many fields; one example is as an indication of a disease. The aim of this research is to know the pattern of fingerprints inherited from parents to children, which has expanded with the identification of disease indications. Samples from this study were taken from families consisting of fathers, mothers, and children in several cities on the islands of Java and Papua to further examine the typical patterns that exist in these populations.