Because there are two placentas (dichorionic) and two amniotic sacs (diamniotic) the twins are called dichorionic diamniotic twins . Twins may also occur if a single fertilized egg divides to form two …

When there is more than one fetus, such as a twin or triplet pregnancy, two types of placentation are possible. Most commonly, each fetus has its own placenta - this is called dichorionic placentation. …

Identical twins are often said to share 100% of their DNA. While this is mostly true, modern genetic technology tells a more detailed story. After the embryo splits, tiny changes—called...

Twins serve science through investigation of genetic or environmental factors in behavioral genetic research of certain diseases or traits; however, the psychopathologies, as well as the development …

In 1979, a scientist named Thomas Bouchard set out to study the similarities and differences between twins—both identical and fraternal—who were separated within the first 6 months of their lives and …

To help bridge this research gap, this research paper aims to focus on the twins' perspectives and feelings regarding formulating their own identity, to possibly generalize how most identical twins feel …

The Twins Days Festival Committee, in conjunction with the City of Twinsburg Police Department and its safety forces, are instituting the following rules and policies for this year’s festival to ensure that the …