but why do we have fingerprints in the first place? Turns out, those unique whorls and loops are a mystery all on their own.

How the unique arrays of swirls, arches, and loops on the tips of our fingers form is a longstanding scientific enigma. Now, a paper published February 9 in Cell has solved the mystery, revealing not ...

Fingerprints are typically classified into three main types: loops, arches, and whorls. Each type is believed to correspond with different personality traits. Personality Test: Your Sleeping ...