Academic Press - Developmental and Fetal Origins of Twins Book

Explore the complex science of twin development with this comprehensive text from Academic Press. Developmental and Fetal Origins of Differences in Monozygotic Twins: From Genetics to Environmental Factors provides a deep look into why monozygotic twins can develop differently. This book examines the major causes of discordance, covering a wide range of influences from genetic and epigenetic factors to fetal and environmental impacts. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of how different biological processes affect twin outcomes. The text covers essential topics such as malformations, deformations, and disruptions that result from the inequitable division of the early embryo. By studying chromosome and single gene mosaicism, nonrandom X chromosome inactivation, and mitochondrial heteroplasmy, this work offers a thorough investigation into biological variation. It is a valuable resource for those studying epigenetic variation and the various factors that lead to developmental differences in monozygotic twins.