Twin study

/twɪn ˈstʌd.i/ noun

Definition

A research method comparing similarities between identical and fraternal twins to estimate the relative contributions of genetics and environment to traits.

Etymology

From Old English 'twinn' (double) + 'studium' (zeal). Studying twins to separate nature from nurture.

Kelly Says

Twin studies are nature's perfect experiment — identical twins share 100% of DNA, so any differences between them must come from their environment!

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