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Biology

How Fingerprints Develop in the Womb

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Fingerprints develop between the 10th and 24th weeks of pregnancy, and even identical twins have different fingerprints because of random factors in the womb.

Why this is interesting

Your fingerprints are completely unique, but did you know they form long before you take your first breath—while you are still in the womb?