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Research Involving Multiples
Researchers have long recognized the value of studying twins and other multiples. Here are some links to current research utilizing multiples, as well as interesting studies that scientifically explore some of the mysteries surrounding multiple birth.
Twin Girls Improve Pregnancy Outcome
A study shows better outcomes for twin pregnancy with girl twins rather than boy twins.
Are Twins Delayed in Language? MIT Twins Study
Parents concerned about their children's language development will appreciate this review of literature evaluating whether multiples are prone to language delays.
Australian Twin Registry Twin Studies
This voluntary registry puts researchers in touch with Australian multiples willing to consider participation in suitable projects. It includes a list of current or recently completed research projects involving twins.
Center for Study of Multiple Birth
The mission of the Center for Study of Multiple Birth is to promote the health and well being of multiples and their mothers through research, education and public service. It was founded by identical twins and has published numerous documents and books about multiple birth.
International Society for Twin Studies
This international, nonprofit organization joins scientists with twins and parents of twins for mutually beneficial research and education endeavors. The society publishes study results in its journal, Twin Research.
MId-Atlantic Twin Registry | Research Information
Twins born or living in North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia are invited to register for participation in medical research. The registry is associated with Virginia Commonwealth University.
Taylor Twin Research: Florida State Twin Registry
This explanation of how twin research benefits science is from the Taylor Lab at Florida State University. A link provides an opportunity to join the Florida State Twin Registry and participate in research studies.
Open Research Studies
The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMOTC) maintains a list of researchers who are recruiting multiples for their studies. Visit their web site and enter "open research studies" in the search box. Or, contact you local chapter or multiples club for information about studies in your area.
Twins and Aging Study by Darrick Antell
A leading plastic surgeon studied twins to evaluate the genetic factors of aging. His initial results concluded that, based solely on appearance, identical twins did not age at the same rate, despite shared genetic components.
Why Twin Studies are Important in Science
The Northern California Twin Registry explains how multiples play a unique and important role in the study of human health and behavior.
Wisconsin Twin Project
Focusing on a study of emotional development in twins, this project is associated with the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The project has been ongoing since 1993.