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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Epidemiologic Study Characteristics > Twin Studies as Topic
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Twin Studies as Topic  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Works about methods of detecting genetic etiology in human traits. The basic premise of twin studies is that monozygotic twins carry identical genes, while zygotic twins are genetically no more similar than two siblings born after separate pregnancies. (Last, J.M., A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

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In other languages

  • Méthode des jumeaux comme sujet

    French

  • Études de jumeaux comme sujet
  • Études de jumelles comme sujet
  • Études gémellaires comme sujet
  • Méthode gémellaire comme sujet

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