News tagged with identical twins
New research suggests birth weight plays a role in autism spectrum disorder
Although the genetic basis of autism is now well established, a growing body of research also suggests that environmental factors may play a role in this serious developmental disorder affecting nearly one in 100 children. ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Study of smoking twins points to growing influence of genetic factors
A new study of twins led by the University of Colorado Boulder shows that today's smokers are more strongly influenced by genetic factors than in the past and that the influence makes it more difficult for them to quit.
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Twin study finds occupational chemical exposure may be linked to Parkinson's risk
A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson's disease. Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Nov 14, 2011 |
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There is no such thing as identical where twins are concerned
Identical twins have identical genomes, but that is where it stops. There are subtle differences in their personalities, how they look, how they act and in their susceptibility to disease. How can this be?
Oct 14, 2011 |
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With more choice, friends are more similar -- but not closer
People prefer to make friends with others who share their beliefs, values, and interests. The more choice people have, the more their friends are alike, according to research published in Group Processes and Intergroup Re ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 22, 2011 |
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Researchers identify genetic defect that leaves some without fingerprints
Like DNA, fingerprints are unique to each person or set of identical twins. That makes them a valuable identification tool for everything from crime detection to international travel. But what happens when the tips of our ...
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Untangling the life sciences
(PhysOrg.com) -- Last month, Dr. Michael Stadler and his Computational Biology group at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research became a member laboratory of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. ...
Aug 09, 2011 |
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Cloned trees raised in separate places react differently to drought
Nurture matters - in plants as well as people. Cloned trees raised in different places and environments react differently to drought conditions even though they're genetically identical, scientists have found.
Jul 25, 2011 |
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Twin study shows lifestyle, diet can significantly influence course of macular degeneration
Eating a diet high in vitamin D, as well as the nutrients betaine and methionine, might help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, according to new research conducted by Tufts Medical Center scientists. Their study of ...
Jul 05, 2011 |
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Gambling problem exposed as access grows
A new paper by University of Calgary psychologist Dr. David Hodgins says the proliferation of gambling opportunities around the world, particularly online, is increasing the visibility of gambling disorders and giving access ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2011 |
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Babies who are good sleepers have both nature and nurture on their side, researchers say
If your child is a bad sleeper - one who can't fall asleep on her own, wakes up frequently at night, or insists on sleeping in your bed - is it because you are a bad parent? Or are her genes to blame?
Apr 12, 2011 |
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Seeing double (or triple) in genome sequencing
Identical twins have always been assumed to be exactly that – identical, right down to the genetic level. But a new study by University of Western Ontario molecular geneticist Shiva Singh and his colleagues say this ...
Mar 28, 2011 |
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'Niceness' partly genetic, say scientists
Selflessness and civic-mindedness can be inherited, especially if you are a woman, according to a new study.
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Children's genetic potentials are subdued by poverty
Children from poorer families do worse in school, are less likely to graduate from high school, and are less likely to go to college. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycho ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 31, 2011 |
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Twin study helps scientists link relationship among ADHD, reading, math
Children with ADHD can sometimes have more difficulties on math and reading tests compared to their peers. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, used identi ...
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Dec 10, 2010 |
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