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Twin Research: Biology, Health, Epigenetics, and Psychology stands as a comprehensive, applied resource in twinning and twin studies, grounded in the most impactful findings from twin research in recent years. Here, more than forty leading experts across an array of disciplines examine twinning and twin research methodology from the perspectives of biology, medicine, genetic and epigenetic influences, and neuroscience. Chapters provide clear instruction in both basic and advanced research methods; family and parenting aspects of twinning; twin studies as applied across various disease areas and medical specialties; genetic and epigenetic determinants of differentiation; and academic, neurological, and cognitive development of twins. Thorough analysis of existing studies and methods instruction empowers researchers to apply twin-based research and advance new studies across a range of biomedical and behavioral fields, highlighting current research trends and future directions. Offers unique insights into twinning rates and mechanisms and factors surrounding twinship Provides clear instruction in both basic and advanced twin research methods and study design Features leading international experts in twin biology, genetics, health, and psychology Examines findings from recent twin studies across a broad array of health and behavioral studies
