Do Twins Have the Same Nature?

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Twins, by their very two-for-one nature, are a historically and scientifically fascinating phenomenon. Start with, say, Cain and Abel, who may or may not have been twins, depending on your biblical bent. Roll right up to Romulus and Remus, who founded Rome in a mythological kind of way.

What are the genetic similarities between twin brothers?

Twin brothers separated at birth reveal striking genetic similarities. “We were surprised by certain behaviors that showed a genetic influence, such as religiosity [and] social attitudes,” said Nancy Segal, an evolutionary psychologist at California State University, Fullerton, who was part of the study for nine years.

Are there twins that are separated at birth?

Such broad-ranging genetic effects first came to light in a landmark study — Minnesota Twin Family Study — conducted from 1979 to 1999, which followed identical and fraternal twins who were separated at an early age. [ Seeing Double: 8 Fascinating Facts About Twins]

Chloe Bennett

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