Study examines why identical twins differ
Now scientists have found evidence of effects before birth that could account for some of the differences.
On paper, identical twins that share the same womb and set of genes should be indistinguishable.
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SUBSCRIBENow scientists have found evidence of effects before birth that could account for some of the differences.
On paper, identical twins that share the same womb and set of genes should be indistinguishable.
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