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)

Anotace

for general design, methodology, economics, etc of twin studies; main headings DISEASES IN TWINS; TWINS; and specifics are also available; do not confuse with the Publication Type TWIN STUDY

DUI

D018433 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0027657

Předchozí užití

Diseases in Twins (1966-1994); Twins (1966-1994)

Historická pozn.

2008(1995)

Veřejná pozn.

2008; see TWIN STUDIES 1995-2007