Autism spectrum disorders
Eating issues common in people with autism, and girls are more susceptible
While it's well established that autism and certain eating issues go hand in hand, does gender also play a role?
May 04, 2021
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News tagged with fraternal twins
Genetics
Genes play a role in common knee injury
It has long been known that the choice of shoe, surface and type of sport can all be contributing factors when someone suffers an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now observed ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Alcohol use changed right after COVID-19 lockdown
One in four adults reported a change in alcohol use almost immediately after stay-at-home orders were issued, according to a study of twins led by Washington State University researchers.
Oct 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19 stress may be hard to beat, even with exercise
Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, but it may not be enough for the levels caused by COVID-19.
Sep 08, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loss of a co-twin linked to heightened psychiatric risk
The death of a twin, especially earlier in life, can increase the risk of their surviving twin being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, finds a new study published today in eLife.
Jul 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perceiving the flavor of fat: A Monell Center twins study
Most people would agree that the pleasure of some foods stems in part from its fat content. New research, led by the Monell Chemical Senses Center, has now found that liking of fatty food is more complex than its fat content ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Genetic variation contributes to individual differences in pleasure
Differences in how our brains respond when we're anticipating a financial reward are due, in part, to genetic differences, according to research with identical and fraternal twins published in Psychological Science, a journal ...
Aug 08, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
First semi-identical twins identified in pregnancy
Young Brisbane twins, a boy and a girl, have been identified as only the second set of semi-identical, or sesquizygotic, twins in the world—and the first to be identified by doctors during pregnancy.
Feb 27, 2019
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Genetics
Some personal beliefs and morals may stem from genetics
A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad, but researchers say it may be possible for children to inherit their parents' moral characteristics, as well.
Feb 25, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
'Genes are not destiny' when it comes to weight
A healthy home environment could help offset children's genetic susceptibilities to obesity, according to new research led by UCL.
Oct 09, 2018
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