Twins Bridgette and Paula Powers have gone viral for the way they speak in unison, using the same gestures and words.

However, the life events we individually experience remain the most important factor shaping how our unique traits are expressed and who we ultimately become. Parents of identical twins may be ...

But even identical twins are not exact replicas of one another. Genetic changes, events in the womb, and/or life experiences can conspire to create differences between them. Nevertheless ...

even “identical” ones, show some differences in physical, mental and emotional traits. They also regard themselves as distinct individuals and typically don’t like being referred to as “the twins”.

However, the life events we individually experience remain the most important factor shaping how our unique traits are expressed and who we ultimately become. Parents of identical twins may be ...