An interview with Paula and Bridgette Powers—identical twins who witnessed their mother's carjacking—recently went viral. The way they spoke and gestured in unison has captivated global audiences.

According to current knowledge, individuality is determined by either differences in genome or in the apparent environmental conditions. However, studies show, the paradigm of twin-research is ...

When her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, Joan became frantic. The New Jersey homemaker had been sure she was doing everything right to minimize her risk of the disease--having two children ...

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year. M uch of what shapes people’s lives ...

In the previous post, I drew attention to two findings for which there is a rising tide of evidence. One is that, although identical twins may inherit identical genes, those genes may be differently ...

For more than a century, scientists have debated whether intelligence is mostly a product of nature or nurture. Identical twins—those born with the same genetic blueprint—have long been the perfect ...

Environmental factors significantly influence the development of allergic diseases, overshadowing genetic predisposition. Identical twins showed higher incidences of atopic dermatitis, rhinitis, and ...

An international team of researchers led by King's College London have identified genetic factors that may make some individuals more or less sensitive to the environments they experience. Published ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

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