AI Can Diagnose Some Genetic Disorders Using Photos of Faces

January 11, 2019

ARS Technica

FDNA is an AI company that aims to “capture, structure and analyze complex human physiological data to produce actionable genomic insights.” They’ve made a facial-image-analysis framework, called DeepGestalt, that can diagnose genetic conditions based on facial images with a higher accuracy than doctors can.”

The Ars Technica article highlights how AI can expedite diagnosis of genetic disorders through facial analysis, focusing on FDNA’s Face2Gene technology. Face2Gene utilizes deep learning algorithms to evaluate facial photos, identifying dysmorphic features associated with various genetic conditions. By analyzing extensive image datasets, the decision support tool offers a high level of accuracy in diagnosis, aiding clinicians in recognizing rare and complex disorders that might be overlooked through conventional methods. This advancement signifies a leap forward in personalized healthcare, facilitating earlier and more precise interventions.

 

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