Biometrics is essentially the statistical study of biological phenomena.  However, biometrics can be more closely defined as the measurement of physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, DNA, or retinal patterns, for use in verifying the identity of individuals.  This definition is the one we will focus on at Biometrics.co.uk.  Applications of biometric technology will be explained and reported on, as well as breaking news in this dynamic field of research.  We also offer a message board, where our visitors can discuss issues pertaining to biometrics, including applications of the technology and any moral/ethical standpoints you wish to express.

The main application of biometrics is the identification and verification of individuals.  It may be done by a variety of methods, the most popular of which are fingerprinting, iris/retinal scans and facial recognition scans.

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