title: [Twins: a response to the question of genetic/environmental influence on development?].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de chirurgie dentaire Université Paris VII, 5 rue GaranciBre, 75006 Paris, France. juliacohenlevy@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cohen-Levy
authors.forename: Ariane
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berdal
mesh_terms: 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