Mapping genotypes into human face phenotypes

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The human face is a critical feature that enables to distinguish individuals. The shape of the human face is mainly determined by genetics, probably involving development, genes, and regulatory elements. However, the genomics of facial variation is poorly understood. Therefore, by studying facial development using 3D facial images and genomics, my long-term goal is to uncover genotype-phenotype connections of the human face and the principles of genetic and epigenetic regulations in human facial traits.