Two sisters who believed they were fraternal twins for decades have discovered they are in fact identical after one of them ...

But doctors then made a surprising discovery. Caitlin said her consultant told her that after "triple checking", they ...

Twin pregnancy requires careful monitoring due to increased maternal and fetal risks. Early confirmation, regular antenatal ...

The identical twin brothers in France are on trial for allegedly murdering two people in September 2020 ...

Heterokaryotype in monozygotic twinning is a rare phenomenon in which the number and appearance of chromosomes differ between the monozygotic pair. Although traditionally, monozygotic pair presumed to ...

ABSTRACT: Heterokaryotype in monozygotic twinning is a rare phenomenon in which the number and appearance of chromosomes differ between the monozygotic pair. Although traditionally, monozygotic pair ...

THE familial nature of congenital heart disease has become increasingly apparent. 1–3 However, a major obstacle to the acceptance of a significant genetic role in the etiology of congenital heart ...

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 ...

Multiple sclerosis isn’t inherited, but having a family member with the disease can increase your chance of having the condition. While genetics influences your risk, environmental factors also play a ...

Summary: A new study reveals that developmental differences strongly influence dominance roles in twin relationships, with typically developing twins perceived as dominant over their nontypically ...

Multiple births are becoming more common than they were in the past. Many women are waiting longer before having children than they did in previous generations. Fertility treatments and modern ...