A new atlas of nearby binary stars plots more than a million pairs and reveals a profusion of identical twins. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/3d-map-million-binary-stars…
Tag: Identical Twins
Identical Twins Are Not So Identical, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Genetic differences between identical twins can begin very early in embryonic development, according to a study that researchers say has implications for examining the effects of nature versus nurture. Identical — or monozygotic — twins come from a single fertilized egg that splits in two. They are important research subjects because they…
Identical twins don’t share 100% of their DNA
On average, less than six genetic mutations set the twins apart. Source: https://www.livescience.com/identical-twins-dont-share-all-dna.html
10 science records broken in 2020
From the longest bird flight to the oldest identical twins, 2020 was filled with record-breaking science. Source: https://www.livescience.com/science-records-broken-in-2020.html
31,000-year-old burial holds world’s oldest known identical twins
About 31,000 years ago, identical twin boys died, but not at the same time, a new analysis of their remains shows. Source: https://www.livescience.com/oldest-twin-burial-on-record.html
There is no perfect diet that works for every metabolism or body type
Everyone’s metabolism responds differently to the same foods, even among identical twins, which suggests personalised eating plans are more effective than a single diet Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2246056-there-is-no-perfect-diet-that-works-for-every-metabolism-or-body-type/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
How your body processes food is only partially down to your genes
Everyone processes food differently — even identical twins. A study found just half of our response to glucose and 20 per cent of our response to fat is genetic Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2205973-how-your-body-processes-food-is-only-partially-down-to-your-genes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Everything We’ve Learned from NASA’s Study of Identical Twin Astronauts
A year-long experiment involving Mark and Scott Kelly found that long duration space trips affect genes, eyeballs, and cognitive abilities. 