MSU Twin Registry

The Michigan State University Twin Registry (MSUTR) is a large, population-based twin registry, housed in the Department of Psychology at MSU.

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If interested, please contact Dr. Kelly Klump’s lab at [email protected] or at 517-432-3665 !!

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Did you know…twins starting bonding in mom’s belly, as early as 14 weeks! To read more about this study follow the link: https://t.co/lUBfVLAhq1

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No research currently suggests that identical twins are an inheritable trait. However, research has found that having fraternal twins in a mother's immediate family may double the chances of conceiving fraternal twins. If you want to learn more about twins, be sure to follow us!

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Interestingly enough, recent studies have shown that many environmentally induced differences are reflected in the twins' epigenome.

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Did you know this interesting fact about twins? To read more fun facts about twins, go to this link: https://t.co/KJaHhLjDY8

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A study published in 2012 used twins to explore the heritability of risk-taking in adolescence. To learn more about the findings please visit, https://t.co/hxAHWOCdUR.

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If interested, please contact Dr. Kelly Klump's lab at [email protected] or at 517-432-3665.

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Did you know? A special gene may predispose women to birthing twins! 

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If you are a female twin between the ages of 15-30 and are interested in participating in this study, please contact Dr. Kelly Klump’s lab at [phone] or email [email protected]

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Mirror image twins develop directly facing one another! For more interesting twin facts, follow us @msutwinregistry on instagram!

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Did you know this interesting fact about twins? For more, visit https://t.co/NjQXCSyH8F and follow us!

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Mirror image twins develop directly facing one another! For more interesting twin facts, follow us @KlumpLabMSU !

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Are you a twin? If you are interested in participating for our study, contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (517)-432-3665!

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Did you know this fun fact about twins? For more twin facts, or ways that you could participate in one of our studies, be sure to follow MSU Twin Registry!

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Did you know that mothers of twins tend to live longer? If you are interested in more unique twin facts be sure to follow @msutwinregistry ! For more information regarding twin facts, or if you are interested in participating in one of our studies, be sure to follow us.

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The GEM Twin Study was conducted through the Australian Twin Registry. Scientists were able to find supporting evidence for the correlation between adult-onset myopia and genetic predispositions. Find out more at: https://t.co/tg2LBfLwKx

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Congratulations to one of our RAs of the semester, Kristen Graham McNeil! Kristen is a senior in Lyman Briggs studying Human Biology. To learn her plans post-graduation, check out our webpage at https://t.co/xu63U5n2IJ. Thanks for all your hard work, Kristen!

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A study examined Norwegian Twins in order to learn about the relationship between genetics and external factors in relation to identifying personality facets essential for life satisfaction. This study linked specific personality facets to “variance in life satisfaction.”

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Happy holidays from your friends at the MSU Twin Registry! ❄️