India, June 13 -- Move over fingerprints and facial recognition, your breath might be your new ID. A new study has found that the way you breathe through your nose is uniquely yours, like a fingerprint. Scientists call it a "nasal respiratory signature," and it remains remarkably stable over time. Even more intriguing? This distinct breathing pattern can offer insights into your body weight and mental health. (Also read: Cardiologist shares 'jadoo diet for weight loss', assures you'll shed at least 7 kg in 1 month without starving yourself )

Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a wearable device that identifies people with 96.8% accuracy just by analysing how they breathe through their nose. Published in...