Twins Truth: Learn about the Constant Companions of Twins

Book Description: Twin births have been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the 19th century that scientists, such as Gregor Mendel and George Engel, began to study twins and their unique relationship. Twins Clubs and the Twin Registry have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of twin studies and chronogenetics. Through the study of twins, doctors have discovered that identical twins share 100 percent of the same genes, while fraternal twins share roughly 50 percent....
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Book Description: Twin births have been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the 19th century that scientists, such as Gregor Mendel and George Engel, began to study twins and their unique relationship. Twins Clubs and the Twin Registry have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of twin studies and chronogenetics. Through the study of twins, doctors have discovered that identical twins share 100 percent of the same genes, while fraternal twins share roughly 50 percent. They have also observed that twins often experience similar behavior and feelings, and can even share a secret language called idioglossia.

This book tells the story of twin pairs, from early pregnancies through adulthood. It examines the science behind twins: how they are conceived, how they develop in the womb, and how they differ from singletons. The author looks at the differences between identical and fraternal twins, as well as the phenomenon of conjoined twins and vanishing twins. He also explores fascinating topics such as dermatoglyphics, hereditary traits, multiple births, amniotic sac abnormalities, and teratomas. Finally, the book examines the psychological effects of being a twin and the unique bond that twins share.

This book examines the unique connection between twins, from conception to adulthood. Drawing from scientific research and real-life experiences, the author explores the fascinating world of twin births, including the differences between identical and fraternal twins, the development of conjoined twins, vanishing twins, and the effects of multiple births. Learn about the science behind twin births, such as dermatoglyphics, hereditary traits, amniotic sac abnormalities, and teratomas, as well as the special bond between twins, their unique behavior, and the psychological effects of being a twin. With stories from Luigi Gedda, Kloepfer, Bouchard, Zazzo, and other twin experts, this book provides an in-depth look into the mysterious world of twins.