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Biology

Fingerprints Develop in the Womb

Quick fact

Fingerprints are fully developed by the 14th week of pregnancy and remain unchanged for a lifetime.

Why this is interesting

You know your fingerprints are unique, but when did they first appear? The answer lies before you were even born.