[Twins: a response to the question of genetic/environmental influence on development?].
This article presents recent data about human twinning and explains how twin studies can bring precious informations about craniofacial growth. These natural experiences of growth phenomenon can give clues about genetic/environment interactions during development.
Cohen-Levy
Julia
J
Faculté de chirurgie dentaire Université Paris VII, 5 rue GaranciBre, 75006 Paris, France. juliacohenlevy@yahoo.fr
Berdal
Ariane
A
D002970:Cleavage Stage, Ovum; D047108:Embryonic Development / Q000235:genetics; D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple / Q000235:genetics; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000235:genetics; D018433:Twin Studies as Topic; D014427:Twins / Q000235:genetics*; D014429:Twins, Dizygotic / Q000235:genetics; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic / Q000235:genetics