3D Face Scans Spot Gene Syndromes

UK scientists say that 3D face scans are set to speed up the diagnosis of rare genetic conditions in children. More than 700 genetic syndromes affect facial traits, but some are difficult to spot because few cases exist. Now new software that compares an individual's face with a bank of 3D images of people with known conditions is aiding diagnosis. The technology has a 90% success rate.