3D facial analysis can investigate vaccine responses

G Baynam; M Walters; P Claes; P Le Souef

doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2012.01.016

3D facial analysis can investigate vaccine responses

Med Hypotheses. 2012 Apr;78(4):497-501. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.01.016. Epub 2012 Jan 30.

Authors

G Baynam¹, M Walters, P Claes, P Le Souef

Affiliation

¹ Genetic Services of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, Australia. [email protected]

PMID: 22289344
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.01.016

Abstract

We propose that, given shared evolutionarily factors mediate vaccine response and facial development, objective, high-resolution 3D facial analysis can be employed to investigate phenomena underlying vaccine response/failure. To account for ontological processes, the optimal prospective cohort would be ascertained in early life and followed longitudinally. Additionally, the non-invasive and relatively inexpensive nature of these technologies is ideally suited for novel investigations of existing cohorts and for use in developing countries.

MeSH terms

Epigenesis, Genetic / physiology
Facial Asymmetry / drug therapy*
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
Phenotype*
Sex Factors
Vaccines / administration & dosage
Vaccines / adverse effects*

Substances

Vaccines