Art for Twins: Yorùbá Artists and Their Statues/Twin Research Studies: Twins' Education and Conceptions; Diurnal Preference; Inherited Eye Diseases; Ultrasound Counseling When Twins Are Conjoined/Popular Twin Reports: Twin Sisters (the Film); Rare Pregnancy; Diet Test; French Twins Reared Apart and Reunited

In: Twin research and human genetics: the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies (ISTS) and the Human Genetics Society of Australasia, Band 17, Heft 3, S. 215-221

Abstract

The Yorùbá of Nigeria are well known for their high twinning rate and the statues they create to commemorate deceased twins. An impressive collection of this artwork was displayed at the University of California's Fowler Museum in Los Angeles between October 13, 2013 and March 2, 2014. An overview of this exhibit is provided. Next, twin research on maternal education and conception, diurnal preference, inherited eye diseases, and ultrasound counseling for couples with conjoined twins are briefly summarized. This article concludes with a discussion of media-based items related to twins. The topics include an award-winning twin film, a rare pregnancy, a diet test, and the separation and chance reunion of monozygotic female twins.