While forensic DNA phenotyping increasingly incorporates genetic markers and machine learning to predict facial morphology and other physical traits, accuracy remains limited by polygenic complexity and a current lack of standardized benchmarks.
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The retrieved literature shows active research and development in predicting facial features from DNA (Forensic DNA Phenotyping), with multiple papers acknowledging genetic associations and heritability. However, other papers point out that facial morphology prediction is complex, faces limitations in accuracy and standardization, and is less mature and reliable than pigmentation prediction. Thus, the field is actively investigating the claim, but accurate, high-resolution facial prediction remains challenging and contested regarding its current precision.