Like the swirls in fingerprints, a person’s breathing pattern might be unique to them — offering a way not only to identify individuals, but also to identify some of their physical and mental traits.

Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be a unique identifying feature. Scientists have found they can identify people with 96.8% accuracy using only their breathing patterns. And it's ...

Breathing patterns vary from person to person, similar to fingerprints. They can also reflect each person’s mood, according to a recent study in Current Biology (online June 12, 2025) by Timna Soroka ...