Week 1 - Epigenetic twin research

Question 1

Monozygotic twins over time

Answer 1

Suggests epigenetic factor is mainly related to experience and not genetics.
Indicates “identical twins” are not genetically identical as they age, because of epigenetic influence

Question 2

implications

Answer 2

• Different epigenetic rates for monozygotic twins may account for why one twin develops dz and the other doesn’t
• DZ discordant monozygotic twin studies may reveal epigenetic factors that contribute to dz