Fingerprints May Not Be Useful for Anything

So why do we have them?

Science Fingerprints May Not Be Useful for Anything For over 100 years scientists have believed that the purpose of fingerprints is to help us grip objects. Researchers have now discovered that fingerprints do not improve grip at all. In fact, fingerprints actually reduce friction and our ability to grasp smooth objects. So why do we have them? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE The Reason Cheap Rings Turn Your Fingers Green Does Salt Really Keep Food From Going Bad? Why Do Your Hands Prune in Water? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.