Seeking Females for Study on Genes, Aging, and Physical Appearance

<p> <strong>Title of the Research Study:</strong>&nbsp;Females, Environments, Maturation, and Measurements of External Traits (FEMMES) Study</p> <p> This&nbsp;research study is being done to address four major aims: The first aim of this study is to improve our understanding of both the genetic and environmental contributions to variation in superficial human traits (traits that are visible, such as face shape, skin color, and hair texture, or easily observable, such as strength and voice pitch) and the evolution of these traits. The second aim is to improve our understanding of the perception of superficial traits and the process by which these traits acquire social meaning. The third aim is to improve our understanding of how facial skin features (such as wrinkling, eye bags, acne, skin color, and pore size) are associated with perceptions of beauty and how these features are determined by genes, change with time, environment, and lifestyle. The fourth aim is to improve our ability to predict physical traits from DNA for forensic and other uses.</p> <p> Interested individuals can complete the eligibility-screening survey at the link provided below. Upon completion of the eligibility screening, eligible individuals will be directed to the online pre-enrollment questionnaire. At the conclusion of the online pre-enrollment questionnaire, information about upcoming sampling sessions will be provided and participants can sign up to attend an in-person sampling session.</p>