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Twin Research
Twin research gives us one of the most comprehensive views on the ongoing nature vs. nurture debate. It is also an important resource for parents and families of twins, as well as twins themselves. Because
identical twins
share the same DNA, they are a precious source of information for scientists, psychologists and researchers in several fields. Although,
fraternal twins
twins share only half of their DNA and have no more in common than siblings of the same family, they are still included in many studies. Research involving twins has gone on for many years and has only gained popularity, even after weathering a bit of a notorious past. One has but to read Lawrence Wright's book, Twins: And What They Tell Us About Who We Are to see just how far these studies have come.The basic approach to the studies going on today rely largely on twin registries around the world. With access to this information, many scientists will be able recruit the needed twin volunteers for their particular analytics. The annual "Twins Days Festival" in Twinsburg, Ohio has become another common place for scientists to gather and collect information on twins. The studies really run the gamut, ranging from language development to illness. It is really quite fascinating to imagine that studying twins could help answer some greater questions about life. Below you will find some links for registries,
as well as research sites. Registries The Chronic Fatigue Twin Registry Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry Pittsburgh Registry of Infant Multiples Massachusetts Twin Registry Minnesota Twin Family Registry The University of Washington Twin Registry The Florida State Twin Registry And Research Australian Twin Registry Danish Twin Registry Sri Lankan Twin Registry Italian Twin Registry Studies And Research Twins Personality Test Wisconsin Twin Research Studies of U.S. Veteran Twins Wales and North West England Twins Study International Society for Twin Studies  |
 
 
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