Animals often give birth to litters of more than one offspring at a time. But are those babies twins?
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Our study looked at both identical and non-identical sets of twins. We found that how sensitive you are is actually inherited genetically.
Semi-identical or sesquizygotic twins occur when two sperm fertilise one egg. A boy and a girl in Brisbane are only the second set of semi-identical twins known in the world.
New research is pinpointing how much genes influence the stability of educational achievement.
Horror loves evil twins and doubles because of concepts like the uncanny and otherness. They also provide memorable images for movie makers.
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A podcast on twins, including why stereotypes about their relationship are so damaging, and why they are so useful to scientists.
What might first seem unarguable starts to look shaky when you bring twins into the equation.
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Reader in English Literature and Film, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery, Mississippi State University
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Professor Emeritus of Applied Philosophy, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
